How do burning crackers affect the environment?

Fire cracker increases the concentration of dust and pollutants in the air. After firing, the dust and pollutants packed with chemicals like Sulphur, zinc, copper and sodium is settling down in the exposed areas and these dust and pollutants start destructing our environment and easily put our health at risk.

What are the harmful effects of fire crackers?

For starters, your firecrackers are responsible for two kinds of pollution – air and noise pollution. Each time a colourful “rocket” goes up in the air, the concentration of dust and pollutants also increase. With each firecracker, chemicals like copper, lead, magnesium, sodium, etc.

Where did NGT ban sale and use of firecrackers?

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday extended the ban on the sale and use of all firecrackers in view of the Covid-19 pandemic in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and other cities, where the air quality is in the poor and above category.

Why are crackers banned?

It was reported following the Supreme Court order striking down the Calcutta HC ban that the national capital would have a blanket ban in place against firecrackers on Diwali as its air quality was in the ‘poor’ category. On November 2, most locations in Delhi had air quality that was in the ‘poor’ category.

Are crackers banned on Christmas?

In the guidelines, it is mentioned that bursting crackers is allowed during Diwali and Guruparva from 8 pm to 10 pm; from 6 am to 8 am on Chhath Puja, and from 11.55 pm to 12.30 am on New Year and Christmas. Karnataka- Only the sale and usage of green crackers have been permitted in Karnataka.

What are the disadvantages of bursting crackers?

Firecrackers have much more severe effects in people with heart, respiratory or nervous system disorders. They can aggravate problems for people suffering from colds, allergies or coughs and can also cause congestion of the throat and chest. They can also cause water contamination and acid rains.

Which fire crackers are banned?

But it also clarified that there is no complete ban on firecrackers and only those which contain barium salts were prohibited. Fireworks with barium compounds produce more smoke when they burn. They essentially burn in bright green or white colours.

Is there ban on crackers?

Karnataka. The Karnataka government has allowed the use and sale of only green crackers, following the Supreme Court’s clarification that there was no complete ban on crackers, The Indian Express reported.