Will Delhi-NCR close schools as AQI worsens? Outdoor activities Already Suspended, say reports News24 –

School closure today: As Delhi-NCR is grappling with thick smog due to a ‘very poor’ Air Quality Index (AQI) across several parts of the city. In some places, the air quality has become terrible, reaching the ‘severe’ level. People there are suffering from serious breathing problems.

Breathing the air in areas with a ‘very poor’ AQI is like smoking 6 to 10 cigarettes a day. In places where the AQI is in the ‘severe’ range, it’s like smoking 16 to 20 cigarettes a day.

Will Delhi-NCR close schools due to severe AQI?

Most of the schools in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad have suspended outdoor activities considering the health hazards. Reports also suggest that school assemblies have been suspended to reduce students’ exposure to toxic air, and air purifiers have been installed on school premises.

After Diwali, when the AQI gets severe due to bursting crackers, Delhi-NCR normally closes the schools in order to keep children safe from the bad air quality. This is expected to happen again this time. Due to the air quality dipping below, there are high chances of school closures soon.

Is there any school closure announcement now?

As of now, no official school closures have been announced in any city. Private schools can decide to close on their own if they feel the air has become too polluted. However, with frequent disruptions, school authorities are facing a dilemma about whether to shut schools.

Are there other options, such as online classes?

Many parents have requested schools to conduct online classes. They say the poor air quality is making their children sick, preventing them from attending school in person.

Check the Official WhatsApp Group for the latest updates

School holiday today, November 10: For the latest updates about school holidays, it is recommended that parents follow the official school/class WhatsApp group. Schools will be updating and providing real-time information, announcements, and notifications. Also, parents need to ensure that they have joined the respective WhatsApp group in advance for authentic holiday information. It is a convenient way to stay informed about important news, schedules, and alerts.