A thick layer of smog blanketed the Bandra area of Mumbai on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 300 in the 'Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'poor' category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days amid Diwali celebrations across the region. Citizens may be requested to strictly adhere to the citizen charter under GRAP Stage I & II," the CAQM order read. It targeted timelines outlined in its comprehensive policy to curb air pollution in the NCR, with a special focus on dust mitigation measures in the Delhi-NCR region. The order also recommended enhancing vehicle parking fees to discourage private transport, synchronising traffic movements, deploying adequate personnel at intersections, and alerting people through newspapers, TV, and radio regarding air pollution levels.