Schools, especially in Noida and Delhi, have shut all kinds of outdoor activities such as morning assemblies and sports-related events. Some schools even stated that they have called off events such as annual sports days and inter-school competitions in the wake of the hazardous haze currently blanketing the region.
As the pollution levels continue to soar, Delhi Education Minister Atishi has announced the closure of primary schools in the city until November 10. For students in grades 6-12, the option of shifting to online classes is being offered.
The high-level meeting will be held around 12 noon and will be attended by Delhis Environment Minister Gopal Rai and officials of all concerned departments.
The odd-even scheme of the Delhi government is a traffic rationing measure under which private vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit will be allowed on roads on odd dates and those with an even digit on even dates.