Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Delhi Schools Close, Timings Changed Due to Air Pollution
Delhi's air is very polluted, so the government has decided to close schools for younger kids and change timings for older ones.
Only 10th and 12th graders are going to school in person because they have important exams.
In Uttar Pradesh, some schools are also changing their timings because it's very cold.
Doctors say kids, old people, and those with health problems should stay inside to avoid getting sick.
The air quality is expected to stay bad for a few more days, and there's a lot of fog in many places, which is making it hard to see and causing problems for flights and trains.
Delhi schools closed for classes up to 5 due to severe air pollution, with classes 6 to 11 operating in hybrid mode and only 10th and 12th graders attending physically.
Uttar Pradesh districts revise school timings due to cold weather, with dense fog and cold wave conditions affecting multiple states including Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
AQI in Delhi remains 'very poor' at 366, with four stations in 'severe' category, and health officials advise vulnerable groups to avoid outdoor exposure.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport issues advisory due to low visibility, with over 105 flights cancelled and 450 delayed on Sunday.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall, snowfall, and snowstorms in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, with cold wave conditions in Karnataka and Telangana.
- Who
- Government of Delhi, Health Officials, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- What
- School closures and revised timings due to air pollution and cold weather conditions
- When
- Effective from December 21, 2025, with forecasts extending to December 24, 2025
- Where
- Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Due to worsening air quality, cold wave conditions, and dense fog affecting visibility and health
Government and Health Officials
Public and Students
School Closures and Hybrid Mode
Government and Health Officials
The government has closed schools for classes up to 5 and implemented hybrid mode for classes 6 to 11 to protect students from severe air pollution and cold weather.
Public and Students
Parents and students may face challenges with online learning and hybrid schedules, especially those who rely on physical attendance for board exams.
Air Quality and Health Risks
Government and Health Officials
Health officials advise vulnerable groups to avoid outdoor exposure due to the 'very poor' air quality and cold wave conditions.
Public and Students
The public may find it difficult to avoid outdoor activities completely, especially in areas with less severe pollution levels.
- AQI
- 366 (Very Poor)
- Affected Classes
- Up to Class 5
- Hybrid Mode Classes
- 6 to 11
- Physical Classes
- Class 10 and 12
- Affected States
- Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- Date
- December 21-24, 2025
- Severe AQI Stations
- 4 (Narela, Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, Bawana)
- Minimum Temperature
- 8-10°C
- Maximum Temperature
- 20-22°C
Sources
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Weather Today Live Updates: Delhi AQI plummets, Himachal gets yellow fog alert while Kashmir enters ‘Chillai-Kalan’
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