Taking to the social media platform X, the Delhi CM stated: "Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes until further notice."
He noted that in previous years, the AQI typically exceeded 400 during the November 1-15 period, with certain days even reaching the 'severe plus' category.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken a significant step to curb stubble burning by issuing orders to ensure the imposition of revised Environmental Compensation (EC) in cases of stubble burning instances.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average AQI on Thursday was 377 at 4 pm, while several places recorded air quality in the 'severe' zone.
According to Rai, meteorological experts have predicted that weather conditions are likely to become unfavorable over the next ten days, with temperatures dropping and wind speeds decreasing.
The situation remained uneasy for residents of the national capital on Saturday with the average air quality index witnessing no improvement, reeling under the 'very poor' category.
Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday deteriorated to the 'very poor' category, with levels recorded at 307, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
With a slight relief for the people of Delhi, the city's average Air Quality Index on Friday witnessed a little improvement, taking a step down from the 'very poor' category with an index value recorded at 270.
A layer of smog enveloped the Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning as the air quality index (AQI) continued to be 'very poor'.
A delegation from Bhutan, headed by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Gem Tshering met Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh in New Delhi.
