New Delhi, Nov 4, 2022: The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to deteriorate amidst unfavorable meteorological conditions. At 7 am today, the AQI near Noida was 562, 539 in Gurugram, and 563 near Delhi University.
Reacting to the worsening quality of air, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools in Delhi will remain closed from tomorrow and they will only reopen after air quality improves.
He also stated that outdoor sports activities above Class 5 students will also remain suspended until situation improves.
The Delhi CM expressed: “We’re taking all steps to control the pollution situation. In lieu of that, we’re shutting down all primary schools in Delhi from tomorrow… Also shutting down outdoor activities for all classes above class 5.”
Schools in Noida and Greater Noida have also been directed to carry out online classes in view of the worsening situation.
“All schools have been asked to move to online medium for teaching students up to Class 8. They have been asked to switch to the online mode for students of Class 9 to 12 also to the extent possible,” said Gautam Buddh Nagar’s District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Dharmveer Singh.
