Noida schools closure extended till Nov 25: The District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar has extended the closure of all schools in the district until November 25 due to persistent poor air quality. The extension applies to classes from nursery to Grade 12. However, as per previous directives, online classes will continue as scheduled.
According to the official notice, the decision follows a severe breach of the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR, which has surpassed the “Severe+” category with readings above 450. The notice states: “In view of the instructions given by the District Magistrate, Gautam Buddha Nagar wide letter No. 4911-17 Dated 18/11/2024 regarding the discontinuation of physical classes in District Gautam Buddha Nagar from Pre School to Class 12th due to the breach of Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi-NCR to SEVERE+ CATEGORY with (450+ AQI), all schools of the District Gautam Buddha Nagar are directed to follow the above order till 25th November 2024.”
Check the official notice here
Initially, schools were closed until November 23. However, the decision was revised as the AQI in Delhi reached 441 by 4 PM on Sunday and further rose to 457 by 7 PM. To combat the alarming pollution levels, authorities in Delhi-NCR have implemented Stage IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These measures include banning the entry of trucks into Delhi, except for those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services.
