Delhi School News Today: Schools in Delhi to Reopen from Monday; City’s AQI Improves

Delhi School News Today: The air quality in Delhi has now improved to the 'very poor' category from 'severe' earlier. The winter break was announced from November 9 to 18, 2023.  Delhi government has announced the reopening of schools from November 20, 2023, as the city's AQI is improving. Check out the latest updates on Delhi school news today here.

After Diwali, Delhi's AQI dipped into the 'severe' category for a few days due to the massive bursting of firecrackers even after the SC ban. However, today an improvement can be seen in various regions of Delhi where the AQI is either poor or very poor.

Delhi School News Today: City’s AQI Improves to 'Very Poor' Category

As per the SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research), the average AQI in Delhi was 317 (very poor category) on Saturday.

Delhi AQI: Check Pollution Level in Delhi

Check out the worsening quality of air in some regions of Delhi below:

Gurugram School News Update

Gurugram DC issued the order to resume classes with immediate effect. The office of Deputy Commissioner has taken back the order which stated shut down of schools until further directions.

Gurugram DC took to the microblogging site X to pen, ‘’#Order | In light of the enhanced air quality in District Gurugram, the order to withdraw Pre School, Pre Primary & Primary classes (Nursery to Class V) is now lifted. Classes resume as usual, effective immediately.’’

Check Out Official Tweet Here:

#Order | In light of the enhanced air quality in District Gurugram, the order to withdrwan Pre School, Pre Primary & Primary classes (Nursery to Class V) is now lifted. Classes resume as usual, effective immediately.

#Order #GurugramSchools #EducationUpdate #Gurugram #Haryana pic.twitter.com/CRG3diTPMQ

— DC Gurugram (@DC_Gurugram) November 13, 2023

FAQs:

Will Delhi schools be closed due to pollution 2023?

Schools in delhi are closed from November 9 to 18, 2023 in view of the advanced winter break. However, the air pollution in delhi is still out of control. The authorities will take decision on whether the schools should be reopened from monday or not.

Delhi Schools Closed Till?

As of now, delhi schools are closed until today: November 18, 2023. The decision of school reopening on monday will be communicated soon.

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