Overview
- Monitoring agencies reported an average AQI of 359 on Saturday with multiple hotspots in the very poor to severe range, and some trackers logged 471 to 559 in parts of Delhi on Sunday.
- The Commission for Air Quality Management revised the GRAP schedule to make emergency restrictions more stringent across the NCR.
- Kriti Sanon, speaking in Delhi during promotions for Tere Ishk Mein, said pollution is getting worse and urged action to prevent further deterioration.
- Local readings highlighted the spread of the smog, with ITO and India Gate around 370 and severe-category levels reported at Noida Sector 125 (434) and Akshardham (422).
- Industry fallout was reported, including a postponed Delhi shooting schedule for Cocktail 2, as producers reassessed health risks and logistics.