The government changed the working hours in government offices in order to lessen traffic jams. Schools were required to transition to virtual learning, and all schools stayed shut on Saturday. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology forecasted that air quality will be very bad for the next six days.

Delhi's air quality remained severely hazardous for the fourth consecutive day, with a thick smog layer blanketing the city. The Air Quality Index (AQ

A study published in June found that air pollution killed 135 million people over the last four decades around the world, with India and China accounting for the bulk of the fatalities. In 2023, Delhi’s AQI was recorded between 445 and 520 just a day after Diwali, placing it firmly in the “severe” category.

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

In response to dangerously high pollution levels, the Delhi government has ordered the closure of all primary schools starting Friday, with classes shifting online until further notice. Chief Minister Atishi made the announcement on social media.

As Delhi's air quality dropped to 'severe', Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that all primary schools in the national capital would be shifted to online modules. In a post on X, Atishi said that the online sessions will continue till further directions.