New Delhi schools shut

India’s capital, New Delhi, has ordered the closure of schools and colleges until further notice from Friday after the Supreme Court criticized the city for reopening educational institutions despite “very poor” air quality.

The city last week decided to reopen schools and colleges after closing them for nearly 15 days due to a spike in air pollution.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court, which is hearing a public petition over the government’s inability to reduce air pollution, expressed its dismay over the decision to reopen schools and colleges.

A ban on construction and the entry of diesel trucks with non-essential goods continues.