The Meteorological Department has predicted dense to dense fog for the next five days. In such a situation, people have been asked to exercise caution.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi – Photo: X/AAP
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Air pollution in Delhi has reached very serious category. On Monday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 494, which is in the very severe category. This was the highest AQI recorded this season. At the same time, the index is 53 more than Sunday. In view of this, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has ordered closure of schools up to class 12th from tomorrow. All classes will run online. Besides, the administration in NCR districts Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Noida has also decided to close schools up to class 12th.