Schools, gov't offices shut for week in New Delhi due to air pollution

NEW DELHI, Nov. 14: All schools will be shut in the Indian capital New Delhi for a week in the wake of current "Severe" levels of air pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday.

The schools will remain closed with effect from Monday, he told reporters following an emergency meeting with top officials, adding that government officials will be working from home for a week, and private offices were also advised to follow suit.