firecracker pollution
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: 30% Surge in Respiratory Patients After Diwali Celebrations Alarms Medical Community
Oct 25, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Post-Diwali air pollution in Delhi-NCR has triggered a 30% increase in respiratory and pregnancy-related health complications. Medical experts report that PM2.5 levels reached a four-year high of 675, as vulnerable populations including the elderly, children, and pregnant women face heightened health risks from firecracker pollution. Healthcare professionals are urging sustainable celebration practices and preventative measures to address this recurring public health emergency.
Delhi Implements GRAP-2 Anti-Pollution Measures as AQI Reaches 'Very Poor' Category Ahead of Diwali
Oct 20, 2025 02:22 am CST
Delhi has activated GRAP-2 anti-pollution measures as the city's Air Quality Index reaches 302, falling into the 'very poor' category ahead of Diwali. The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented restrictions on coal, firewood, and diesel generators, with experts warning that air quality will likely worsen after festival celebrations due to firecracker usage and unfavorable weather conditions.
Delhi's Firecracker Ban Controversy: A Six-Decade Journey From 1961 to Present Supreme Court Deliberations
Oct 11, 2025 09:43 pm CST
Delhi's firecracker ban debate traces back to 1961 when the Deputy Ganj Committee first raised concerns about noise pollution from crackers. Despite early proposals for regulations, the government didn't approve a total ban. Sixty years later, the Supreme Court continues to navigate this issue, recently suggesting a complete prohibition is "neither practical nor ideal" while considering petitions for "green" firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, highlighting the long-standing struggle between tradition, public health, and environmental concerns in the rapidly growing capital.