A day after the Delhi Government announced its decision to shut schools due to the air pollution the Haryana Government on Sunday ordered closure of all schools, private and Government, in Gurugram, Faridabad, Jhajjar and Sonipat till November 17.
According to the orders Government and private offices are advised to allow work from home. There is a complete ban on all construction activities, use of stone crushers and hot mix plants in construction activities. Deputy Commissioners have been directed to constitute joint inspections teams for enforcing the directions and ensuring extensive checking, monitoring and action against the violators.
The air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) is very hazardous and falls into the 'severe category' leaving people gasping for fresh air on Sunday morning.
According to the MeT department the air quality index in the city is 400 plus, which puts it in the 'severe category.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Saturday had also expressed concern over increasing air pollution in the national capital.
The top court also said the situation of pollution is so bad that people are wearing masks inside their houses.