Delhi School News Today: AQI Dips to ‘Very Low’ Category, BJP Demands Closure of Schools

Delhi School News Today: Many students and parents are wondering if the school authorities will announce the closure of schools or prepone winter breaks. Since the air quality in Delhi has worsened, schools are restricting outdoor activities as a precautionary measure. Check latest updates on school holidays due to pollution here.

Deepali Samaniya
Nov 14, 2024, 11:29 IST
Delhi School Closed Due to Pollution or Not? Know Deets Here
Delhi School Closed Due to Pollution or Not? Know Deets Here

Delhi School Closed Due to Pollution: The air quality in Delhi has touched the bottom. Parents and students are constantly looking for school closure updates as Delhi’s AQI is about to touch the 400 mark in many regions. It is very harmful to the health of everyone stepping out of their homes. A smoky haze surrounds them, camouflaging itself as fog. However, there is no official announcement of the Delhi school holidays as of now.

Many areas of Delhi including Shadipur, Punjabi Bagh, North Campus, Mundka, Wazirpur, IGI Airport, and Rohini are experiencing ‘very poor’ air quality. This issue is of major concern as it can lead to Asthma, Bronchitis, Lung Infections (e.g., pneumonia), Lung Cancer, Dementia, and many other diseases.

BJP Demands Closure of Delhi Schools Amidst Worsening AQI

Recently Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged the Delhi government to shut down all schools up to 5th grade. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has expressed concern regarding student's safety against the deteriorating air quality in a press conference. They have asked the administration to close both government and private schools till 5th standard.

He was quoted saying, “The pollution levels in Delhi have reached hazardous levels. With PM 2.5 concentrations crossing 400 and PM 10 levels surpassing 1,000, it is clear that immediate action is required.''

Delhi School News Today: Outdoor Activities Restricted in Schools

As a precautionary measure, Delhi schools have restricted kids' outdoor exposure. Many of them are conducting indoor prayers, limiting playground visits, and wearing masks. However, this is not enough for the safety and well–being of students.

Delhi School News Today: Check AQI of Delhi Regions

Check out the following table to know today’s air quality index of various areas in Delhi:

Region

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Sector-1, Noida - UPPCB

Mayur Vihar · 333 AQI · Very Poor

CRRI Mathura Road, Delhi - IMD

South East Delhi · 393 AQI · Very Poor

Patparganj, Delhi - DPCC

Patparganj · 471 AQI · Severe

Nehru Nagar, Delhi - DPCC

Vinoba Puri · 460 AQI · Severe

Okhla Phase-2, Delhi - DPCC

South East Delhi · 438 AQI · Severe

Anand Vihar, Delhi - DPCC

Sahibabad · 466 AQI · Severe

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi - DPCC

South East Delhi · 451 AQI · Severe

ITO, Delhi - CPCB

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg · 414 AQI · Severe

Vivek Vihar, Delhi - DPCC

Shahdara · 458 AQI · Severe

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