Schools in Delhi will resume classes in ‘hybrid’ mode from Thursday following the re-imposition of GRAP Stage IV curbs across the national capital region. Air quality in Delhi-NCR plummeted overnight — soaring from 275 to 396 within 24 hours — as calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed accumulation of pollutants.
A notice issued by the Delhi government on Wednesday evening asked schools to adopt hybrid mode with ‘immediate effect’ — in accordance with the latest Commission for Air Quality Management order. Authorities said the order will remain in place until further notice.
The fourth and final stage of GRAP restrictions require schools in Delhi-NCR to mandatorily conduct classes in ‘hybrid’ mode — with students attending both online and offline as req