Haryana Govt Shuts Schools Up to Class 5 Amid Rising Air Pollution, Shifts to Online Classes

Haryana: In view of rising pollution, Haryana government on Saturday announced temporary closure of all schools up to class 5. An official letter said directions may soon be issued for online classes in both government and private schools. 

Haryana government said that a letter has been written to all District Deputy Commissioners on behalf of Directorate of School Education in this regard.

development comes mere days after primary schools in Delhi switched to online learning until furr notice.

Haryana's Jind reported "severe" air quality, while several areas across state and neighboring Punjab recorded AQI levels ranging from "poor" to “very poor.”

Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in "severe" category for fourth consecutive day, with AQI standing at 407 as of 9 a.m. on Saturday.

government restrictions were imposed under stage III of Gred Response Action Plan announced by Commission for Air Quality Management earlier this week.