# India Smog Threatens Delhi Schools

> Delhi's toxic smog forces schools to close as air quality plummets ahead of Diwali.
- Title: India Smog Threatens Delhi Schools · CNBC Indonesia | Shortify
- Summary: Delhi's toxic smog forces schools to close as air quality plummets ahead of Diwali.
- Keywords: delhi, air quality index, diwali, school closures, pm2.5, india, toxic smog, indonesia, CNBC Indonesia
- Source: CNBC Indonesia — https://cnbcindonesia.com/news/20261107142102-4-783183/kabut-asap-berbahaya-sampai-india-warga-sulit-napas-sekolah-ditutup
- Author: Thea Fathanah Arbar
- Published: 2026-11-07T17:15:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi, air quality index, diwali, school closures, pm2.5, india, toxic smog, indonesia, business, money
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.