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[Free Report] SEASON'S GREETINGS! The Smog Season is Here for India |
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by Ishitwa - | 31-10-2019 02:04
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The toxic air has become an irrevocable phenomenon for anyone living in India, specifically in the national capital, marring the lifestyle of people. Pollutants that are released into the air, as opposed to land and water pollutants, are the most harmful. Air pollution or the introduction of unhealthy particles in the earth's atmosphere, having a detrimental impact on all living beings. Rising Air Pollution levels in our country, an inevitable yet alarming environmental menace has assumed gigantic significance in the current times.
The leverage of the toxic air in the national capital is often borne by the festival of Diwali, where burning crackers is a prominent feat. Over the past five years, the pattern has been observed so that New Delhi is enveloped by a blanket of smog post Diwali festivities. This year, Diwali was celebrated on 27thOctober and it was also recorded as the cleanest and quietest in the due course of 4 years. A two-hour window was provided between 8pm to 10pm for bursting of crackers, despite that, there were some breaches. Many Delhi residents burst crackers in spirit of the festival despite a ban on crackers, however, the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 316 (very Poor) at 8pm on Diwali and 368 at 4pm on Monday (28thOctober), which is, believe it or not, lesser than previous years. Several cases were also registered for illegal purchases and bursting of crackers.
But there is no doubt that things are bound to go from bad to worse. On Tuesday, 29thOctober, the city witnessed its first smog of the season. Two days post Diwali, the air was relatively similar to a gas chamber, with the quality deteriorating to ‘severe’. Diwali is solely not to be blamed for this harsh smog. Farm fires from across the neighbouring states of Delhi such as Punjab and Haryana add up to the horrific air pollution. Farm fire count in Haryana and Punjab saw an upsurge from 1654 to 2577 cases in 24 hours after noticeable dip on Diwali. The North-western winds are also favourable for transport of these emissions however the wind speed is likely to be slow, which will be responsible for accumulating pollutants. Farm fires reportedly make up 29% of the share of Delhi’s PM 2.5.
Air pollution has never been the easiest challenge for India. But strides are being made and one can hope for cleaner air. While bans on cracker, odd-even formula, farm fire restrictions come as some solutions working on full swing, one can only hope for these consistent efforts to bring solace. Engulfed under the clouds of pollution, the state of Delhi wishes to see bright sunrays beaming through the sky and fresher air to survive in. |
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Hello Ishwita
Considering huge amount of people in India, severe air pollution can be partially excused. However, air pollution directly affects people's health, so it has to be treated with all possible efforts.
You mentioned a few sources of air pollution in India. Thinking about those reasons behind the pollution, I could think about a common solution to those problems. It might sound obvious, but it's the people's awareness about the air pollution. I think many people take the air pollution in India for granted and take no private action to solve it. But I'm sure that the collective minor actions of ordinary people can bring huge improvement in the air condition in India.
I hope the situation gets better sooner or later.
Thank you for the great report.
Posted 03-11-2019 13:52
Hello Ishwita
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about SEASON'S GREETINGS! The Smog Season is Here for India
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 31-10-2019 21:23
Hey Ishitwa, it's Lisa your mentor!
I found your report very interesting!
India is indeed trying hard to keep the tradition yet, change it in the environmentally friendly way! I am truly amazed.
Meanwhile, I got really curious about Diwali and the bursting of crackers, so I searched it to find very interesting reports. Many alternatives are being suggested for the conventional firecrackers, such as the green crackers and the laser show presented by the government. I think it's good that these things are actually being discussed.
However, as for the sellers of the crackers, this might have struck them really hard for Diwali is indeed one of those days when they sell well. We will have to find solutions for these people as well.
This really was an interesting topic for me and I would definitely want to know more about it, especially the reactions of the general public to this new way of celebration!
Thank you for the insights and I really enjoyed it.
Oh and this is one of those reports that I have found on the internet while I was searching for more information on green Diwali.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-hopes-green-fireworks-light-show-dim-diwali-impact/2019/10/25/f680b006-f799-11e9-b2d2-1f37c9d82dbb_story.html
Posted 31-10-2019 19:12
Hello Ishwita!!!
I hope you are fine and doing great.
Thank you for such a an informative piece of writing.
Keep writing and shining.
Yours,
Meena
Posted 31-10-2019 15:11