From CNBC Indonesia · Thea Fathanah Arbar · · 50s
India Smog Threatens Delhi Schools
Delhi's toxic smog forces schools to close as air quality plummets ahead of Diwali.
In brief
Delhi's toxic smog forces schools to close as air quality plummets ahead of Diwali. Delhi's air quality index hit 382, 25 times WHO's daily limit, prompting temporary school closures and remote learning amid worsening pollution ahead of Diwali. Originally reported by CNBC Indonesia.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis
Delhi's air quality index reached 382 on Friday, 25 times higher than WHO's daily limit.
“Mulai besok, cuaca akan memburuk dan angin akan berhenti bertiup sepenuhnya, yang akan membuat indeks kualitas udara (AQI) semakin parah”
Schools Shift to Online Learning
Government temporarily closed schools and shifted learning to online classes as residents were urged to work from home.
Diwali Pollution Risk
Fireworks during Diwali could worsen air quality as pollution levels peak ahead of the festival.
Health Impact
Pollution linked to 17,188 deaths in Delhi in 2023, representing nearly 15% of the city's total deaths.
The headline
Delhi's air quality index hit 382, 25 times WHO's daily limit, prompting temporary school closures and remote learning amid worsening pollution ahead of Diwali.
