Supreme Court Weighs Online Classes as Delhi Air Worsens
The Supreme Court is evaluating expert opinions on a plea that could move Delhi-NCR schools to online classes if air quality keeps worsening. The average Air Quality Index has been categorised as very poor, with severe pollution reported in many areas. The court's decision would affect students, parents and schools across the region.
Context
Context: The Air Quality Index is India's scale for measuring air pollution, and very poor is one of its higher bands. Delhi-NCR faces a yearly winter air crisis, and school closures have been debated in past winters as a short-term response.
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