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.
Hospitals in the Delhi-NCR region have reported a rise in cases of eye irritation, prolonged coughing and throat infection after the air quality in the region worsened with a slip to the 'severe' zone in several parts.
The national capital on Sunday continued to reel under "very poor" air with the average AQI rising to 327, according to the Central Pollution Control Board bulletin.
According to the SAFAR-India, the overall air quality in the national capital is in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 286.
Many application forms are pending verification with the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (DBOCWWB).
The overall air quality in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded in the 'poor category', with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 266 against 173 recorded on Saturday.
