Delhi Air Pollution: Schools & colleges reopen after 2 weeks, air quality remains 'very poor'

Schools and colleges in Delhi reopened on Monday after remaining closed for two weeks due to hazardous air quality levels in the national capital.

The Delhi government decided to reopen educational institutions after the air quality levels in the city showed improvement last week.

The decision to halt physical classes came after the Supreme Court expressed concerns over high pollution levels and exposing school-going children to dangerous conditions. The top court had suggested a two-day lockdown as an immediate measure to the Centre to help in tackling air pollution.

Meanwhile, the overall air quality still remained in the ‘very poor’ category in Delhi with an AQI of 350 plus. While a slight improvement in pollution levels is likely on Monday and Tuesday due to increase in wind speed, the air quality is likely to tank further from December 1 as wind speed and temperature are likely to decrease.