The state experienced dry weather in the past 24 hours, with moderate to dense fog in parts of western and eastern U.P. Meerut and Agra recorded night temperatures above normal levels. Meerut’s minimum temperature was 14.

All stations in Delhi recorded an AQI over 400 on Sunday, with Bawana (490), Ashok Vihar (487) and Wazirpur (483) appearing as the most polluted at the 7 pm mark.

Delhi's air quality reached hazardous levels with an AQI of 409, prompting urgent health advisories and government measures amid severe pollution.

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks. The dense haze, caused by a mix of local pollution and the seasonal crop burning in neighbouring states,

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI), as per ANI, spiked to 428 at 8 am, firmly placing it in the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Lodhi Road, Burari crossing, and Sri Aurobindo Marg maintained 'very poor' air quality levels, with AQI readings around 350.

Airport dropped to 800 meters at 7:30 am, leading to 107 flights being delayed and 3 cancelled, according to Flightradar.

Following the constant deterioration in air quality, restrictions under the GRAP stage 3 came into force on November 15. Authorities intensified action against those violating norms with teams of traffic police,

Delhi's air quality remains severely polluted for the fifth consecutive day, prompting the government to implement stricter measures. The ban on older vehicles aims to combat the hazardous smog engulfing the city and protect public health.