NASA Pic Shows River Of Smoke Over Delhi, Nearby Areas As Farm Fires Burn
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A NASA scientist, reacting to the heightened fire activity, said that at least 22 million people were affected by smoke from crop fires on this one day.
A river of smoke streaming from farm fires in Punjab and Haryana toward Delhi has been spotted by a NASA satellite. The national capital and its neighbouring areas were seen enveloped by the large plumes of smoke in the image captured on November 11. Smoke from crop fires in northern India blanketed Delhi and contributed to soaring levels of air pollution. https://t.co/Pe30imj6xVpic.twitter.com/RyNEmVcbXx
The photo also showed 'red dots', representing large-scale fires in Punjab, Haryana and parts of Pakistan.
A NASA scientist, reacting to the heightened fire activity, said that at least 22 million people were affected by smoke from crop fires on this one day.
