As the air quality is expected to deteriorate further in the coming days, the national capital is bracing for worsening pollution with Diwali approaching. Delhi Pollution: Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply on Wednesday, with the AQI settling at 377 in the ‘very poor’ category, edging closer to the severe threshold, as 22 monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels.
As schools reopen after Diwali, it becomes very important for school administration to set up measures to ensure that the schoolchildren are protected from the bad air around. Improving classroom air: Maintain ventilation systems, use air purifiers where feasible, and avoid activities that generate dust on campus. Controlling dust: Sprinkle water in open areas, suppress dust around construction or repair work, and avoid biomass or waste burning on school premises. School authorities and class teachers must advise students to wear masks when exposed to polluted air.
