Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has voiced strong concern over Delhi’s worsening air pollution, calling for urgent action as toxic smog continues to choke the National Capital Region.
Speaking at a press event for her upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, Sanon — who was born and raised in Delhi — said the capital’s deteriorating air quality has become alarming and requires immediate attention.
“It (pollution) is getting worse and worse,” she said while responding to a question. “I am from Delhi, and I know what it used to be earlier, and it is getting worse. Something needs to be done to stop it; otherwise, it will reach a point where we won’t be able to see each other standing next to us.”
Sanon added that merely talking about the issue will not bring change. “I don’t think saying anything will help,” she said.
Delhi Air Quality Continues to Worsen
Even as the Air Quality Early Warning System reported a slight improvement on Saturday morning, Delhi’s average AQI stood at 359 — firmly in the ‘very poor’ category. Several pockets remained blanketed in dense smog, including major stretches such as ITO, which logged an AQI reading of 370.
Neighbouring Noida also battled hazardous conditions. Sector 125 recorded an AQI of 434, still in the ‘severe’ range, though marginally better than Friday’s levels.
Prominent landmarks were similarly shrouded in smog. India Gate registered an AQI of 370, while Akshardham and the surrounding areas hit a severe 422.
CAQM Tightens GRAP Measures
To counter the persistent crisis, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has tightened the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.
GRAP is the region’s emergency pollution-control framework, activated based on AQI forecasts, meteorological conditions, and real-time air quality data. It mandates coordinated action across multiple agencies whenever air quality deteriorates.
