Schools Air Quality

Pakistan's Punjab banned entry to many public spaces from Friday, including parks and zoos, as it sought to protect people from severe air pollution in parts of the eastern province.

Toxic levels of air pollution are disrupting the lives of millions of people in South Asia forcing closure of schools, impacting sporting events and leaving governments urging people to stay in doors to avoid health problems.

Pakistan's second-most populous city Lahore has shut down due to toxic air.

Delhi schools will close for a winter break from November 9 to 18 in view of the toxic smog that has blanketed the city for six straight days, the Arvind Kejriwal government said Wednesday afternoon.

The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR has reached the severe category, with a reading of over 400 AQI.

In view of the increasing air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government has extended the closure of all schools up to class 5 till November 10.

A thick blanket of toxic haze enveloped Delhi for the second consecutive day as the air quality deteriorated to the "severe plus" category today, prompting the AAP-led Delhi government to shut primary schools for two days.

Delhi continued to be engulfed in a thick layer of smog on Friday, as the air quality in several parts of the national capital remained in the 'severe' category. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 346.

A sudden dip in Delhi's air quality has pushed the Delhi government to shut primary schools for two days. Neighbouring Gurugram has also taken measures to counter pollution.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said pollution levels have dipped in the city in the last eight years despite swift pace of development and the construction of schools, hospitals and flyovers.

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced that the primary schools will reopen from todayand the ban on outdoor activities of classes senior to them has also been lifted.

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR has improved over the last two days, the Delhi government decided to reopen schools.

The minister will take the decision to reopen primary schools at the meeting that will be held today. He will also discuss the new directions by the Centre's air quality panel.

The centre's body that recommends actions to fight pollution in the national capital has removed some restrictions after air quality improved marginally.

The Delhi government has announced that primary schools in the national capital will remain shut till further orders while outdoor activities will be curtailed for senior classes amid worsening air quality in the city.

Pakistan's Punjab banned entry to many public spaces from Friday, including parks and zoos, as it sought to protect people from severe air pollution in parts of the eastern province.

Toxic levels of air pollution are disrupting the lives of millions of people in South Asia forcing closure of schools, impacting sporting events and leaving governments urging people to stay in doors to avoid health problems.

Pakistan's second-most populous city Lahore has shut down due to toxic air.

Delhi schools will close for a winter break from November 9 to 18 in view of the toxic smog that has blanketed the city for six straight days, the Arvind Kejriwal government said Wednesday afternoon.

The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR has reached the severe category, with a reading of over 400 AQI.

In view of the increasing air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government has extended the closure of all schools up to class 5 till November 10.

A thick blanket of toxic haze enveloped Delhi for the second consecutive day as the air quality deteriorated to the "severe plus" category today, prompting the AAP-led Delhi government to shut primary schools for two days.

Delhi continued to be engulfed in a thick layer of smog on Friday, as the air quality in several parts of the national capital remained in the 'severe' category. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 346.

A sudden dip in Delhi's air quality has pushed the Delhi government to shut primary schools for two days. Neighbouring Gurugram has also taken measures to counter pollution.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said pollution levels have dipped in the city in the last eight years despite swift pace of development and the construction of schools, hospitals and flyovers.

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced that the primary schools will reopen from todayand the ban on outdoor activities of classes senior to them has also been lifted.

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR has improved over the last two days, the Delhi government decided to reopen schools.

The minister will take the decision to reopen primary schools at the meeting that will be held today. He will also discuss the new directions by the Centre's air quality panel.

The centre's body that recommends actions to fight pollution in the national capital has removed some restrictions after air quality improved marginally.

The Delhi government has announced that primary schools in the national capital will remain shut till further orders while outdoor activities will be curtailed for senior classes amid worsening air quality in the city.