Delhi plunged back into ‘severe’ air quality on Saturday, triggering Stage III restrictions across the NCR. Overnight pollution surge, driven by slow winds and stable atmosphere, pushed the AQI to 401. Authorities have intensified preventive measures as a thick smog blanket reduced visibility and worsened discomfort, urging vulnerable groups to limit outdoor exposure.

In the early hours of Saturday, Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 390, which comes under the ‘very poor’ quality.

Multiple vehicles collided on Noida Expressway amid dense fog. Several people have got injured.