Argument on COVID-19 & Burning Crackers

The New Year 2021 began on a hopeful note, with a mysterious virus sweeping across countries like wildfires, putting the whole world on the ice. For the longest period, people were confined within their houses, living in stress and insecurity. While the virus's campaign is far from done, we've all learned to live with it and are endeavoring to recover our routines in the new reality. Diwali is a festival where thousands and thousands of firecrackers are lit at a time each year. This leads to a rise in air and sound pollution, and the impacts on animal and human health have been noticeable for a long time. As India celebrates many festivals in various Indian states and union territories, Due to the increase in COVID-19 and the persistent growth in air pollution, it was stated last year that there was a total ban on exploding all types of firecrackers and their exports.

The Question is why crackers should be banned?

“The air pollution and noise pollution resulting from firecrackers can worsen pre-existing health problems related to heart, lung, and nervous systems. When crackers burst, radioactive and poisonous factors spread the shadow on the sky, which can increase the chances of cancer”

This Diwali, avoid using firecrackers and any other form of exhaust fumes, particularly dry leaves from public or private gardens or a bonfire, because any form of smoke can cause a serious major health issue in the midst of the deadly COVID-19 virus, which is still active, according to city rhinitis and medical health authorities. Carbon particles from emissions and chemical gasses from firecrackers can affect pre-existing inflammatory disorders, and mist particles can cling to noses for long periods of time.

Fireworks, specifically, are made up of four components: oxidizers, fuel, coloring additives, and adhesive. The fuel element in most of these is typically charcoal, which supports the fire and results in the discharge of a huge quantity of air pollutants, including SO2, CO2, O2, and fine particles, which become stuck in the lungs. During and after Diwali, we should predict a surge in COVID-19 cases and an outbreak of diseases. Specifically, senior citizens and children should avoid leaving their homes throughout the festival. Many individuals have preferred to keep things in poor condition because they are concerned about their elderly family members or young children. While this may not be entirely wrong in the surroundings, there are other ways to enjoy the festival of lights and pray for success and happiness everywhere across the globe.

Previously to COVID-19, the festival was enjoyed in the following ways: dressing the best outfit, traveling from one celebration toward the next, physically sending Diwali greetings to family and friends, and getting trapped in traffic for hours with a car full of affords and food has been an acquainted Diwali feeling for many years.

This year, though, will be different. However, many people are avoiding community engagement due to the threats of COVID-19. The administration has stated that instead of attending actual gatherings, events should be organized using internet channels. The Supreme Court has prohibited the use of firecrackers, claiming environmental impacts. The court has clarified, however, that there is no legal restriction and that only crackers containing lanthanum compounds are banned. There are no full restrictions on fireworks use, which has been widely acknowledged. In Delhi, for example, the city's air quality is terrible as it approaches Diwali. Those who break the cracker prohibition year after year, however, will be allowed to do so.

Fireworks celebrations are common communal gatherings in many East Asian and Western countries, with local governments participating in certain cases. Such gatherings are significantly more orderly and appear to be no less enjoyable, with far fewer social costs. However, many Indians, who frequently obey group form of interpersonal when individual choices should triumph, may be unwilling to give up individual personal utility value maximization. Perhaps technology is the solution. Electronic crackers that produce light and sound similar to genuine crackers are currently available. Government incentives should be provided to e-cracker manufacturers. It may be willing to do what authorities have not been capable of achieving.

The Festival of Diwali (Deepavali) does not signify that one must firecrackers for fun; instead, we should encourage ordinary people to be courteous and compassionate, refraining from engaging in these kinds of practices. There should be no negotiation on this matter. Experts stated that whether or not COVID-19 exists, crackers should be prohibited in order to manage emissions. According to environmental experts, the atmosphere is already highly contaminated due to emissions from automobiles, development projects, destruction work, hazardous effluent, and many other factors, which are leading to an increased risk of cancer, respiratory illnesses, and many other symptoms, so crackers and other fireworks must be strictly limited.