WHAT IS AIR POLLUTION?
Pollution of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical, or biological agent that alters the natural characteristics of the atmosphere is referred to as air pollution. Common sources of air pollution include household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities, and forest fires. Particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide are all major public health concerns. Air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, causes respiratory and other diseases and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
Every year, an estimated seven million people die as a result of air pollution. According to WHO data, almost all of the world's population (99%) breathes air that exceeds WHO guideline limits and contains high levels of pollutants, with low- and middle-income countries suffering the most. WHO is assisting countries in combating air pollution.
Air pollution is a major threat to health and the environment, ranging from smog over cities to smoke inside the home. Every year, the combined effects of ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution kills millions of people prematurely, owing primarily to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
DELHI’S SITUATION DURING DIWALI AND WEDDING SEASON
Delhi is one of the world's most polluted cities, especially during the winter months of October to January. These months coincide with Diwali, a religious festival. It is claimed that air quality deteriorates after Diwali as a result of the firecrackers that are set off during the festival. According to the findings, Diwali causes a small but statistically significant increase in air pollution. The effect is different across various locations within Delhi.
AFFECTS OF CRACKERS ON ENVIRONMENT
AIR POLLUTION: The crackers contain many toxic gases and chemical compounds that activate when they come into contact with exposed air and begin to harm us. For example, nitrous oxide can linger in the air for a long time if there is no heavy rain or strong winds in the area.
GLOBAL WARMING: Bursting crackers increase the amount of heat, carbon dioxide, and toxic gases in the atmosphere, causing the earth's temperature to rise and polluted air to rise, resulting in global warming.
GARBAGE: The residue of a cracker after it has exploded is garbage, which no one cares about and which pollutes the environment.
NOISE POLLUTION: A loud cracker sound can have a direct impact on humans. Heart attacks in the elderly can occur as a result of the choking loud noises. Consistent exposure to loud noises during pregnancy may cause problems for the baby (not proven yet).
FIRE ACCIDENTS: In the cracker market, a small spark can cause significant damage to the market, nearby residences, and people present in that market, as well as injuries (internal – respiratory and external – burn) if not handled properly.
ANIMALS: They are scared and seek the safest place; however, the noise of firecrackers causes them to become unstable, resulting in shivering, drooling, howling, psychosis, or excessive barking.
HUMAN BEINGS: Inhaling cracker fumes can increase the likelihood of an asthma attack. Patients with heart disease and chronic bronchitis are also at a high risk of attacks.
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