Delhi government has ordered immediate ban on fireworks ahead of Diwali as air quality worsens according to the ministry handling environmental issues.
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| Delhi air-pollution and haze.tv9telugu.com |
The Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, sale, storage, and use of all types of firecrackers in the Indian capital until the new year as air quality worsens. On 9 September Delhi officials had confirmed that 'firecrackers will not be allowed during upcoming festivals, including Diwali, later this month'.
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| Delhi air pollution and haze near India Gate hwnews.in |
Above image: Delhi is choking on the pollution due to burning of fireworks on Diwali, it is further worsened along with a spike in stubble burning in the neighbouring states. The Air Quality is still in ‘severe’ category. Cases of respiratory problems and burning eyes are main seasonal health issues..............
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| Air quality over Delhi indiatimes.com |
According to the ministry handling environmental issues air- pollution affects people from all walks of life. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), has taken the right action with a view to reducing the looming poor air quality in and around Delhi metropolis ahead of the festive season. The surge in air pollution in the Indian capital, enveloping the city in a thick blanket of toxic haze may get worsened if fire crackers are not banned. Recently after Dusshera festival commemorating the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana the air quality in the Delhi area was affected as the people had burned Ravana's tall effigies in public places defying restrictions. Environment minister Gopal Rai says this will address the spikes in pollution associated with firecrackers during the festival season.
The Central Pollution Control Board noted that recently the Air Quality Index (AQI) was hovering around 228; the concentration of PM 2.5 was not a good news. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 355 at 4 pm as against 255 recently The air quality also varies in some urban areas.
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| .banned fireworks. nagpurtoday.in |
Above image: Many state governments have restricted the sale of fireworks and storage as their bursting has increased pollutants in the air to a higher level causing health issues among the people..........
Fine particulate matter and micro dust may cause health issues related to lungs. Higher air pollution may lead to such issues as skin and eye irritation respiratory problems. it may be further conducive to serious health issues including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, reduced lung capacity, emphysema, cancer, and higher mortality rates.
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