The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that around 7 a.m. on Saturday, the Delhi-NCR was covered in thick haze, with an AQI of 380 in the "very poor" category and "severe" levels in many areas of the region.
The citizens travel and general health were negatively hampered by the continued significant impact on visibility. Numerous monitoring stations reported AQI levels far above 400, indicating that severe air pollution persisted in several sections of Delhi.
Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar both registered an AQI of 428, while the ITO area reached 429, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Ashok Vihar reported an AQI of 407, Rao Tularam Marg 403, and Akshardham 420. With an AQI of 380, the Barapullah flyover region is classified as "very poor."
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) throughout Delhi-NCR in response to the alarming state of declining air quality.
The limitations include prohibitions on non-essential construction operations, restrictions on the admission of specific diesel cars, and more stringent enforcement to limit sources of pollution.
In order to evaluate adherence to the "No PUC, No Fuel" policy, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa conducted surprise inspections at gas stations earlier in the day, including those near the Delhi-Gurugram border and Janpath.
An AQI between 401 and 500 is deemed "severe" according to official classification, whereas readings above 300 signify situations that provide significant health hazards.
