Smog situation worsens in New Delhi, school closed for a week

New Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered the closure of schools for a week due to smog, according to AFP. Schools are being closed for a week so that children do not breathe in polluted air, ”he said. He said that no construction activity will be allowed for four days from Sunday. Employees in government offices have been asked to work from home while private companies have also been advised to increase the option of working from home. New Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Every winter, 20 million people are affected by toxic gas emissions from factories, vehicle exhausts and crop residues. Burning crop residues in nearby states is the biggest cause of pollution in the city. Schools will be closed for a week from Monday. (Photo: AFP) According to the 2020 report of the Swiss company IQ Air, 20 of the 30 most polluted cities in the world are in India. New Delhi is the most polluted city in the world. On Friday, India's Environmental Pollution Control Board directed states and local governments to be prepared and take emergency measures to deal with the smog situation. ۔