Diwali firecrackers make Raipur air toxic as AQI reaches 1513
CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies:
A sharp rise in air pollution was recorded in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur during Diwali due to fireworks. Smoke and harmful particles released by firecrackers left the city’s air severely polluted. According to the report, the air quality index (AQI) reached 1513 at night, while the PM 2.5 level was recorded at nearly seven times higher than normal.
On Diwali night, firecrackers continued to be burst late into the night in many areas of the city. As a result, a thick layer of smoke covered the atmosphere. With smoke remaining in the air through the night, people had to face pollution. The situation was a matter of concern especially for people suffering from respiratory problems, the elderly and children.
Fine PM 2.5 particles can enter the lungs through breathing. A high concentration of these particles is considered harmful to health. Pollution recorded at seven times above the normal level reflects the serious state of air quality in the city.
This level of pollution in Raipur after Diwali highlights the seriousness of air pollution caused by firecrackers.
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