India, May 2 -- Crop residue burning incidents in Haryana may have doubled in April this year as compared to 2025, according to the satellite-based active crop fire locations (AFL) detected by the Haryana Space Application Centre (HARSAC).

Around 900 straw-related blazes were reported between April 1 and 30, an increase from 450 during the same period last year, the data, seen by HT, stated. These included intentional burning by farmers and accidental fires due to climatic changes, soaring mercury levels and short-circuits.

The highest number of such incidents were reported from Jhajjar (154), followed by Rohtak (150), Karnal (111), Panipat (85), and Jind (80), among others. Other districts with relatively fewer cases include Sirsa (60)...