New Delhi extends school closures due to toxic smog

New Delhi, Officials in New Delhi. India's capital, which is facing a severe smog problem, announced today that it would extend the emergency closure of schools for another week, while there is no indication that The air pollution condition will improve.

Mrs. Atishi, Minister of Education of India Post a message on the X platform or Twitter. Currently, pollution levels remain high. Primary school in New Delhi It will remain closed until November 10, while high schools will be given the choice of whether to move to online learning or not.

New Delhi, with a population of 30 million, was ranked again today by IQ Air. The company monitors air pollution conditions. It is said to be the city with the most toxic climate in the world. New Delhi is scheduled to host the Cricket World Cup. Monday will be between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, but both teams have canceled pre-match training in recent days. due to fear that Toxic dust and smoke will affect the health of athletes. Officials expect that air pollution levels will continue for several weeks.

Source: Thai News Agency