Noida, November 17: Noida administration on Wednesday said that schools, colleges and other educational institutions will remain closed till further orders due to an increase in air pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped from 'very poor' category to 'severe category' in the city on Wednesday. Air Pollution: Delhi Hospital Sees 10% Growth in Patients with Respiratory Problems Post Diwali.

"Due to increasing air pollution, schools, colleges and all other educational institutions will remain closed till further notice," Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas LY told ANI. As per SAFAR bulletin, Noida's AQI stood at 479 on Wednesday morning. Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Not in Favour of Work from Home, Employees Advised to Carpool, Centre Informs Supreme Court.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

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