Haryana's Nuh district shuts schools for classes 1-5 amid pollution

Rising air pollution has forced the Nuh district administration in Haryana to shut schools for Classes 1 to 5 from November 18 to November 22. This decision comes amid deteriorating air quality across North India, with several regions experiencing hazardous levels.

In Short

• Nuh schools for Classes 1-5 closed Nov 18-22 due to pollution
• Order affects all government, semi-government, and private schools
• Directive issued by District Elementary Education Officer of Nuh

To address worsening air pollution, the Nuh district administration in Haryana has ordered the closure of schools for students in Classes 1 to 5, effective November 18 through November 22. This decision applies to all government, semi-government, and private schools in the district, according to an official notice.

The District Elementary Education Officer of Nuh issued the directive, instructing Block Education Officers to ensure its strict implementation.

The order, referencing communication from the Directorate of Elementary Education, stated, “In light of high air pollution levels in Nuh, schools up to Class 5 will remain closed for students from November 18 to November 22. All concerned officials must enforce this order across government, semi-government, and private schools.”

While schools remain closed for younger students, smog and air pollution continue to grip various parts of Haryana. Karnal reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 259, classified as ‘very poor,’ while Ambala’s AQI was recorded at 177, a ‘moderate’ category, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 8 am.

RISING POLLUTION ACROSS NORTH INDIA

Air pollution has been rising across northern states. In Punjab’s Jalandhar, the AQI reached 211, falling into the ‘poor’ category, with a persistent haze over the city. Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated further, plunging into the ‘severe plus’ category on Monday. At 8 a.m., the CPCB recorded an AQI of 484 in the national capital, blanketed by a thick layer of smog.

(With ANI inputs)