Health Expert Warns: "Green Crackers" Still Harmful to Air Quality and Public Health During Diwali

Oct 16, 2025 03:12 pm CST

Delhi's top chest surgeon Dr. Arvind Kumar challenges the notion of "green crackers" being safe, warning that despite Supreme Court's approval for their use during Diwali, all firecrackers contribute to air pollution and significant health risks. With Delhi's winter pollution already concerning, medical experts anticipate increased emergency hospital admissions for respiratory, cardiac and neurological conditions following the festival season.