Delhi Schools to Remain Closed Till November 10 Due to Rising Air Pollution Levels – News18

Days ahead of Diwali, the air quality index has fallen into ‘severe’ in Delhi-NCR. Keeping this in mind, all government and primary schools in the national capital were directed to remain shut on November 3 and 4. Now, as the pollution levels continue to remain high, Delhi education minister Aitishi has announced all primary schools will remain closed till November 10. Schools can shift to online classes for students of grades 6 to 12, the minister added.

“As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November. For Grade 6-12, schools are being given the option of shifting to online classes,” the minister posted on microblogging site X.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on Thursday announced that all government and private primary schools in the capital city will remain shut for the next two days — on Thursday and Friday — in view of the rising air pollution levels. “In light of the rising pollution levels, all govt and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 2 days,” Kejriwal had said. Schools were asked to hold classes in online mode on November 3 and 4.

“All Pre School, Pre Primary & Primary classes (i.e. Nursery to class V) in physical form are ordered to discontinue on 03.11.2023 & 04.11.2023 (i.e. Friday & Saturday). Teachers of these classes shall conduct classes in Online mode. HoSs to inform the parents of students of the above classes immediately,” the order read.

The air quality has been ‘severe’ in Delhi and adjoining areas for a few days now amid stubble burning and the upcoming Diwali festival. According to data by CPCB, the air quality index in most parts of Delhi today morning was recorded above the 400-mark, which falls under ‘severe’ category.