The local government said that primary schools in India's New Delhi would be shut from Saturday (November 5) as the capital continues to be engulfed by high levels of air pollution.
Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday (November 4) that restrictions on road traffic would also be considered.
Parents in Delhi had raised concerns about sending their children to school after residents complained of discomfort in breathing and irritation in the eyes, nose, and throat as the air quality index breached the "severe" and "hazardous" category in most monitoring stations, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.
The decision to shut down some schools came after concerned parents and environmentalists took to social media, urging the authorities to consider the impact of pollution on children.
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