pollution on dussehra by ayush dabra
TRANSCRIPT
There are numerous types of festivals in the world. Though many have religious origins, others involve seasonal change or have some cultural significance. In
every months many festival comes and fill colours in our life. Every festival takes an important part in the life of different peoples from different communities of India. Crackers hold a fascination for both young and old alike. Crackers of
varied colours and sounds fill the skies heralding India’s favourite festival. But
these crackers spoil our environment by causing noise and air pollution and also
affect our health. The smoke of fireworks consists mainly of fine toxic dusts and
chemicals that easily enter the lungs and represents a real danger for those
already sick as well as for the healthy.
Asthma Patients Beware
Asthma patients staying in congested localities are more likely to suffer as the smoke
generated by fire crackers does not disperse easily. If you or your family member suffers
from breathing problems, then it’s time to start taking
precautions.
Some Precautions For Asthma Patients
•People should avoid bursting crackers in the building compounds, narrow
lanes and congested areas.•Keeping inhalers handy and avoiding direct exposure to the smoke can help
reduce the risk.•People with breathing diseases
should stay indoor to avoid inhaling smoke from outside.
•People suffering from asthma can increase medication and should
immediately approach the doctors if the problem aggravates.
Noise PollutionThe use of fire crackers during the
festive season of Dussehra and Diwali pose health hazards causing noise and
air pollution. Noise pollution can cause hearing loss, high blood
pressure, heart attack and sleep disturbances.
Precautions Taken For Noise Pollution
•Crackers producing noise should not be burst between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
•Crackers which bear the Supreme Court instructions and noise
pollution levels alone should be purchased.
•Wear earplugs when going to rock concerts or fireworks exhibits. Earplugs, properly worn, can reduce noise by 15 to
30 decibels.•Prohibit setting of crackers in the
silence zones (that is the areas within 100 meters of hospitals, educational
institutions, courts and religious places).
Some More Precautions
•Protect your children by avoiding loud noise. Minor damage at a young age can lead to major
hearing loss.•Noise from a firecracker, even at
what might seem to be a safe distance, can lead to hearing loss in
just minutes. Hearing loss come side effects such as balance
problems, permanent ringing in the ears and headaches.
•Please refrain from buying fire crackers which exceeded
prescribed noise limit.
Crackers cause tremendous air and noise pollution, trouble
animals and senior citizens, and result in fatal accidents. It is
uncomfortable feelings for sick, pregnant, senior citizens and
infants. It affects them physically and mentally. There are many
others methods through which we can celebrate our festivals. Pledge
“Cracker-Free Dussehra” and motivate your friends and relatives
to promote ‘No Crackers’ campaign and save environment. We should celebrate our festivals
with lighting Diyas, decorating with flowers and distributing sweets, gifts and happiness.