Delhi Pollution: Early Winter Break Announced From November 9 to 18 For All Classes

Early winter break announced for schools in Delhi from November 9 to 18, 2023 due tosevere air pollution and AQI. Updates regarding reopening of schools will be announced soon.

Sherin Tressa Tomy
Nov 8, 2023, 15:17 IST
Winter break announced for Delhi Schools
Winter break announced for Delhi Schools

Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi government has announced the winter break for schools in the capital city. The schools in Delhi will remain closed from November 9 to 18, 2023. 

The winter break for schools in Delhi is usually scheduled during the December-January months. However, per a former order issued for schools to close for winter break due to the rising pollution levels in the city. 

Due to the pollution levels in Delhi, schools will be closed for all classes except for classes 10 and 12 students which will be conducted online. It must also be noted that in order to make sure that students are not affected due to the holiday announced, the holiday has been adjusted with the winter break.

Schools in Delhi were earlier supposed to be closed until November 10, 2023, which has now been extended to November 18, 2023. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal issued a notification directing the schools to be closed for an early winter break.

The Air Quality Index of Delhi has been marked as 'severe' for the last few days A slight improvement was reported in smog conditions earlier this week, but the situation has turned again as the AQI has touched 999 in Anand Vihar while other parts of Delhi remain under 'severe' conditions. 

Schools in Noida Closed Until November 10

Schools in Noida Gautam Budha Nagar district have been ordered to follow the Graded Responses Action Plan Stage 4 issued due to the poor air quality. Physical classes from pre-school to class 9 have been cancelled and schools will be working in the online mode. 

Also Read: Air Pollution: Noida Schools Up To Classes 9 Suspended Till November 10, Check Details Here

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Sherin Tressa Tomy
Sherin Tressa Tomy

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Sherin completed her Masters degree in Communication from Madras Christian College, Chennai,. She has 5 years of experience in creating digital content and has previously worked as an assistant professor for 1.5 years. She later joined as a content writer at Careers360 working on education news, college, university and careers section. At Jagranjosh.com, she writes for the Education News section also working on the board results and other entrance exams like CUET, NEET, JEE Main.
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