Despite ban, 18 pc Delhi-NCR families plan to burst crackers this Diwali: Survey

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NEW DELHI, Oct 27: Ahead of Diwali, a survey conducted in Delhi-NCR has revealed that 18 per cent of the respondents plan to burst firecrackers during the festival of lights, while 55 per cent don’t intend to do so.
The survey conducted by LocalCircles with a sample size 10,526 said, “Among those who responded to the query, 55 per cent said they will not burn firecrackers as they cause pollution, whereas 19 per cent said they would like to burn crackers, and 9 per cent said they will burn crackers.
“Nine per cent of the respondents said they will burn crackers and they know how and from where to get them, while 8 per cent did not give a clear answer.To sum up, 18 per cent of Delhi-NCR families surveyed are likely to burn crackers this Diwali.” Out of 10,526 people, 68 per cent of respondents were men while the remaining 32 per cent were women, it added.
As per the survey, some residents showed indifference towards the government advisories regarding firecrackers, as evidenced by the significant use of crackers during the Karva Chauth celebrations on October 20.
“This indicates that many people still possess firecrackers despite the ongoing ban on their manufacture, storage, sale, and use in Delhi and NCR until January 1, 2025,” the survey said.Many areas in Delhi-NCR have reported air quality index (AQI) levels exceeding 350, categorised as “severe”.
The situation has led to increased discussion among residents about the effectiveness of the ban and enforcement measures as Diwali approaches, the survey added.
Delhi’s air quality ’very poor’ due to calm winds
After a two-day gap, Delhi’s air quality turned ‘very poor’ again on Sunday as calm winds prevented dispersion of pollutants. Some areas in the national capital recorded ‘severe’ pollution levels.
Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 355 at 4 pm as against 255 on Saturday, CPCB data showed.
It showed that three stations — Bawana, Burari and Jahangirpuri — recorded ‘severe’ air quality.The air quality was also ‘very poor’ in Delhi’s neighbouring areas like Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Noida and ‘poor’ in Faridabad and Gurugram. (PTI)

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