Dense Fog Grips Punjab Cities, Air Quality Moderate; CM Mann Rejects Delhi Pollution Blame

• Thick fog blanketed several Punjab cities on Wednesday morning, causing sharp drops in visibility.
• Low visibility disrupted daily life and increased accident risks on highways in areas like Amritsar and Moga.
• Air quality across Punjab was generally moderate, with cities like Ludhiana (139), Bathinda (143), Patiala (132), and Rupnagar (181) recording moderate AQI.
• Amritsar was an exception with a 'satisfactory' AQI of 100, though overall pollution levels slightly declined.
• CM Bhagwant Mann refuted claims linking Punjab to Delhi's pollution, stating Delhi should address its own issues and thanked farmers for a 70-80% reduction in stubble burning.

Why It Matters: Dense fog hit Punjab cities, causing low visibility and moderate air quality, while CM Mann defended Punjab on Delhi's pollution.