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The Gautam Buddh Nagar government also ordered the suspension of physical classes in all schools on Monday night, following Delhi and Gurgaon. The new directive states that all local schools, including those in the districts of Noida,

The air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas remained toxic in the 'severe plus' category as the air quality index (AQI) nearly reached the 500 mark.

The decision to conduct classes online comes after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi & NCR deteriorated to an alarmingly high index, informed the university

Following Jawaharlal Nehru University's decision to conduct classes online due to severe pollution and the worsening Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), Jamia Millia Islamia has also decided to shift to online classes until Saturday,

The decision to suspend all schools in Noida till Class 12 came as Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was invoked in the National Capital Region, which includes the two western Uttar Pradesh districts.

Gautam Buddha Nagar district has ordered the closure of physical classes for all schools from preschool to Class 12, until November 23.

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Due to hazardous air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas, the Supreme Court has mandated the immediate implementation of GRAP Stage IV, including school closures and remote work. Delhi University and various schools in the NCR have shifted to online classes until November 23.

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