Air pollution: Schools closed tomorrow, Saturday in Gurugram

The Gurugram district administration today directed that government and private school would be closed tomorrow and on Saturday in view of deteriorating air pollution conditions.

"Due to smog, pollution and toxic air in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), including Gurugram, we have decided to close all private and government schools on Friday and Saturday," District Magistrate Vinay Pratap Singh said.

"Smog can be dangerous for minor children and students. We have suggested residents to wear the best quality mask to combat air pollution," he said.