Delhi Education Minister Atishi at this time mentioned that the first faculties within the metropolis will likely be closed until November 10 as a result of extreme air air pollution. She additionally mentioned that courses from 6-12 could swap to on-line courses in view of the state of affairs. Earlier on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has declared a vacation for all authorities and personal main faculties until November 5 after the air pollution ranges plunged into the ‘Severe’ class.
“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 mentioned in a publish on X.
As air pollution ranges proceed to stay excessive, main faculties in Delhi will keep closed until tenth November.
For Grade 6-12, faculties are being given the choice of shifting to on-line courses.
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) November 5, 2023
On Sunday, the air high quality in Delhi continued within the ‘Severe’ class for the fourth consecutive day. The Air Quality Index (AQI) exhibited a slight enchancment, with a recorded worth of 410, in comparison with 504 on the previous Saturday, as reported by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India). According to SAFAR-India’s knowledge, the air high quality within the Lodhi Road space measured at 385 (Very Poor), whereas the Delhi University space registered an AQI of 456 (Severe).
The same state of affairs was recorded in Noida, as air high quality plunged to the ‘extreme’ class with AQI at 466, as per SAFAR-India. Gurugram recorded an AQI of 392, preserving the air high quality beneath the ‘Very Poor’ class.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, requesting him to ban the entry of autos non-compliant with BS-VI norms into Delhi from neighbouring states in Delhi-NCR. He additionally requested an emergency assembly of neighbouring states’ atmosphere ministers.
