School holidays in Delhi: Schools in Delhi-NCR likely to remain closed due to poor AQI | Education news

Delhi’s schools and educational institutions are likely to close due to poor AQI. Schools in areas like Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, where the AQI has crossed 400, are expected to declare holidays.

Delhi-NCR AQI: The air quality index in Delhi has changed dramatically since the last week of October, when a thick layer of smog blanketed the city. Instead, it has affected NCR districts like Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, where the AQI has crossed 400. Given the situation, it is likely that schools in the region will remain closed. Officials have not yet issued an official notification confirming this.

It should be noted that schools in the Delhi-NCR region were closed for Diwali and reopened on Monday, November 4, 2024. Delhi K M Atisha in a recent announcement has also declared school holidays on November 7, 2024 on the occasion of Chhath. Puja.

With air quality so poor, school officials avoided holding meetings outside and temporarily canceled outdoor activities at the school, including physical education classes. Schools have also advised students to wear masks and parents have also been advised to take extra precautions, advising them to avoid outdoor activities with children during this time.

October and November continue to be a cause of concern for authorities as pollution levels in Delhi-NCR peak during these months. AQI levels exceed 300 and some even exceed 400 due to pollution. Over the years, keeping the safety of citizens in mind, work-from-home options have been introduced while school holidays have been declared until AQI levels improve.