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 air quality in the national capital on Friday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 149.
The government has come up with a month-long Anti-Industrial Pollution campaign, from October 20 to November 20.
The air quality in Noida on Monday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category with an air quality index of 204.
The pollution plan remains in force across the city under the stage one of GRAP as advised by the Centre’s air quality management committee, CAQM.
Delhi's air quality ascended to 'poor' category on Friday with the average Air Quality Index recorded at 256, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
