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.
Construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR -- except for some categories of projects -- have been banned with immediate effect after the air quality further deteriorated on Friday, officials said.
The fall in the air quality post-monsoon and pre-summer happens due to a natural phenomenon during winters called inversion.
The air quality index at Pusa, Lodhi Road, and Mathura Road were recorded 331, 293 and 329 respectively in the "very poor" category.
According to the SAFAR, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category for the fifth day straight.
The Air Quality Index in Noida and Gurugram this morning is 321 and 283, respectively, SAFAR data showed.
