Ghaziabad/Noida: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Uttar Pradesh deteriorated from the 'poor' category to the 'very poor' category on Thursday, as per the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
In view of the worsening air quality index, the Noida and Ghaziabad district administrations on Tuesday decided to discontinue all physical classes in schools apart from those for students of Class X and XII until Friday, in view of the worsening air quality conditions.
The administration suggested that schools conduct classes in online mode.
In the neighboring Delhi, according to the 8-point action plan, there will be a ban on entry of truck traffic into the national capital (except for trucks carrying essential commodities/ providing essential services and all LNG/ CNG/ electric trucks).
According to doctors, for any healthy person, a recommended AQI should be less than 50, but these days the AQI has spiked beyond 400, which could prove fatal for those suffering from lung-related diseases and even pose a risk of lung cancer. (ANI)
