- By Ritesh Kumar
- Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:28 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Due to the deteriorating air quality in the Delhi-NCR region, schools in the national capital will remain closed till November 10. Government and private school employees have been instructed to work from home. Delhi's Education Minister, Atishi, has announced the closure of primary schools till November 10, and she has also mentioned that classes for students in grades 6 to 12 may transition to online classes.
“As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November. For grades 6-12, schools are being given the option of shifting to online classes,” Atishi tweeted.
With the deterioration of the city's air quality, numerous schools have suspended outdoor activities, and some schools have shifted to online classes as per the media reports. However, students and parents are advised to contact their respective schools to know the status of their school activities. Currently, there is no information regarding the closure of schools in Noida. The air quality index (AQI) is also worsening in the NCR regions, including Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad. At present, only primary schools in Delhi are scheduled to remain closed till November 10.
According to the media reports, in response to the air pollution concerns, several schools in Noida have suspended outdoor activities, including morning assemblies and sports events, opting to conduct them indoors. Moreover, some Noida schools have canceled planned events, like annual sports days and inter-school competitions scheduled for this week, due to the prevailing air pollution conditions.
The air quality in Delhi continued in the 'Severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday. However, there was a slight decrease in the overall Air Quality Index (AQI), which was recorded at 410, down from 504 on Saturday, according to data from the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India).
