Delhi Implements Mandatory Online Classes for Nursery to Class 5 Students as Air Quality Reaches Severe Levels

Dec 15, 2025 10:12 pm CST

The Delhi government has mandated virtual learning for nursery to Class 5 students across all schools due to severe air pollution, with AQI reaching 427. Previously optional, online classes are now compulsory until further notice as 27 monitoring stations recorded 'severe' air quality levels across the capital city.