{"id":100451,"date":"2022-10-13T11:24:44","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T05:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/"},"modified":"2024-04-25T18:02:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T12:32:36","slug":"diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi&#8217;s Diwali pollution &#038; 2022 Action Plan to curb Air Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #161616;color:#161616\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #161616;color:#161616\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Does_Diwali_cause_pollution\" >Does Diwali cause pollution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Diwali_pollution_due_to_the_fireworks\" >Diwali pollution due to the fireworks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Effects_of_Diwali_pollution\" >Effects of Diwali pollution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#On_the_environment\" >On the environment:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#On_the_citizens_of_Delhi\" >On the citizens of Delhi:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Air_quality_trends_post_Diwali\" >Air quality trends post Diwali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#What_is_the_govt_doing_for_Diwali_pollution_in_Delhi\" >What is the govt. doing for Diwali pollution in Delhi?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#1_GRAP_New_and_Improved%E2%80%93\" >1. GRAP: New and Improved&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#2_Locating_pollution_sources%E2%80%93\" >2. Locating pollution sources&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#3_Launched_the_Green_Delhi_App\" >3. Launched the Green Delhi App-\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#4_Paryavaran_Mitra\" >4. Paryavaran Mitra-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#5_Blanket_ban_on_all_types_of_firecrackers\" >5. Blanket ban on all types of firecrackers-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#6_Industries_switch_to_PNG\" >6. Industries switch to PNG-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#7_Ban_on_Burning_of_Garbage%E2%80%93\" >7. Ban on Burning of Garbage&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#8_Petroldiesel_vehicle_inspection\" >8. Petrol\/diesel vehicle inspection-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#9_Cutting_down_stubble_burning_activities\" >9. Cutting down stubble burning activities-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#10_Dust_pollution_control\" >10. Dust pollution control-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#11_Development_of_electronic_waste_or_E-waste_park\" >11. Development of electronic waste or E-waste park-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#12_Increasing_greenery\" >12. Increasing greenery-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#13_Formed_a_green_war_room\" >13. Formed a green war room-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#14_Discussion_with_other_states\" >14. Discussion with other states-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#15_Real-time_air_quality_monitoring\" >15. Real-time air quality monitoring-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Other_factors_that_affect_the_air_quality_post_Diwali\" >Other factors that affect the air quality post Diwali<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Cold_weather\" >Cold weather-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Stubble_Burning_from_neighboring_cities\" >Stubble Burning from neighboring cities-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Wind_Speed\" >Wind Speed-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Wind_Direction\" >Wind Direction-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Our_habits\" >Our habits-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Already_existing_factors\" >Already existing factors-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Steps_taken_that_can_prevent_Diwali_pollution\" >Steps taken that can prevent Diwali pollution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Diwali_pollution_in_Delhi_Citizens_dialogue\" >Diwali pollution in Delhi: Citizens dialogue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/in\/diwali-pollution-in-delhi-and-2022-winter-action-plan\/#Solution%E2%80%93_Mask_up\" >Solution&#8211; Mask up!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introduction <\/li><li>Does Diwali cause pollution?<\/li><li>Post-Diwali pollution due to fireworks<\/li><li>Diwali pollution effects on the citizens and the environment<\/li><li>Air quality trends post Diwali<\/li><li>What is the govt. doing for Diwali pollution?<\/li><li>Other factors that affect the air quality post Diwali<\/li><li>What can be done to reduce air pollution due to Diwali celebration<\/li><li>Diwali pollution in Delhi: Citizens dialogue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/introduction.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60596\" width=\"647\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/introduction.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/introduction-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/introduction-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>As winter approaches, Delhi&#8217;s air quality deteriorates. Diwali pollution is getting worse by the day, especially in Delhi. Nobody is in the dark about the situation. Air contaminants are always present in air, however they are not necessarily apparent to the naked eye. In contrast, after the Diwali festival, there is a considerable increase in air pollution. This bad air quality endangers the health of children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups. When you inhale this heavily polluted air, you may experience physical discomfort and irritation, which can have major health impacts.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Diwali_cause_pollution\"><\/span>Does Diwali cause pollution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>There are numerous sorts of firecrackers on the market. Depending on the chemical used to make them, crackers emit a variety of dangerous air pollutants. These contribute to a rise in the amount of dust and air pollutants in the environment. They produce specific compounds after combustion, including as Cu, S, Zn, and many more, which contaminate the environment and put inhabitants&#8217; health at danger, particularly children. They are more vulnerable to the harmful Diwali pollution. The combustion process requires O2 to function.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diwali_pollution_due_to_the_fireworks\"><\/span>Diwali pollution due to the fireworks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pollution-caused-by-diwali-firework-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pollution-caused-by-diwali-firework-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pollution-caused-by-diwali-firework-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pollution-caused-by-diwali-firework-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pollution-caused-by-diwali-firework-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pollution-caused-by-diwali-firework-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Reduced visibility due to smog formation<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>The combustion of firecrackers produces a variety of hazardous gases, including SO2, CO, CO2, and numerous metals and fuses. These release highly dangerous air pollutants and gases, which constrict our lungs by vaporizing poison and polluting the soil and water. This toxin is absorbed by many animals, birds, wildlife, plants that grow in that soil, and so on. As a result, the consequences of a few hours of fun will harm humans, animals, plants, and the entire environment for months. People do not use firecrackers in a responsible manner. The cracker remains cause litter on the roadways and blockage in the drains, leading them to overflow and cause a massive mess. This further goes on to pollute the waters, making them unfit to drink, wash, clean, etc.; this is something the whole country faces.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_Diwali_pollution\"><\/span>Effects of Diwali pollution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_environment\"><\/span>On the environment:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-on-the-environment-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60587\" width=\"626\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-on-the-environment-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-on-the-environment-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-on-the-environment-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-on-the-environment.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><figcaption>Condition of roads after Diwali celebrations<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>Many pyrotechnics contain oxidizers, which supply the O2 required for combustion and explosion. These oxidizers are perchlorates, which dissolve easily in water and pollute rivers, lakes, and, ultimately, drinking water. They emit chemicals that pollute the air and remain in the atmosphere for days, resulting in fine dust and smoke clouds. As a result, the local air quality suffers. This reduces vision even more and is blamed for road accidents caused by poor visibility.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_citizens_of_Delhi\"><\/span>On the citizens of Delhi:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-of-diwali-1024x795.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-of-diwali-1024x795.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-of-diwali-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-of-diwali-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-of-diwali-1536x1192.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/effect-of-diwali-2048x1589.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Extreme levels of air pollution following the Diwali festival have a variety of -ve impacts on your health.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>As the air quality in Delhi worsens, residents strain to breathe. O2 is a vital and critical component of survival and good body function. Breathing without a mask in the post-Diwali smog is like directly breathing poison. It is strongly advised not to leave the house without using an anti-pollution mask, particularly in the weeks following Diwali. Citizens have reported the following health effects:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Difficulty breathing as a result of the increased amount of smoke and dust particles produced by firecracker burning.<\/li><li>Worsening of respiratory illnesses such as Asthma<\/li><li>Irritation in the eyes, nose, and throat<\/li><li>Headaches and dizziness due to smoke inhaling\u00a0<\/li><li>Burning sensation in the eyes<\/li><li>Skin itching and allergies such as eczema<\/li><li>Temporary or permanent hear loss<\/li><li>High blood pressure due to loud noise<\/li><li>Sleep disturbances <\/li><li>Respiratory illnesses such as chronic bronchitis and pneumonia<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Air_quality_trends_post_Diwali\"><\/span>Air quality trends post Diwali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong><em>2019:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Authorities issued a red warning and barred construction operations overnight.<\/li><li>Fireworks were restricted, and only green crackers emitting 30% less pollution were approved.<\/li><li>Kejriwal&#8217;s govt. announced the launch of efforts to reduce air pollution, such as the odd-even program.<\/li><li>To address post-Diwali pollution in eastern Delhi, EMDC sprayed water on roads in Laxmi Nagar and neighboring areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p><strong><em>2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Despite a blanket ban on firecrackers in the Delhi NCR region, the capital&#8217;s already dirty air worsened dramatically following Diwali, while air quality improved.<\/li><li>People disregarded the NGT&#8217;s restriction on firework burning, that further caused Delhi&#8217;s AQI to fall into the &#8216;severe&#8217; category.<\/li><li>Crop residue burn and reduced wind speeds have also led to poor air quality.<\/li><li>On October 14, official govt. data indicated that the city&#8217;s air quality was &#8216;poor.&#8217;<\/li><li>Certain contaminants were found in &#8216;very poor&#8217; or &#8216;severe&#8217; levels in some Delhi districts.<\/li><li>The most afflicted location in Delhi was Rohini, where the AQI reached 999g early in the morning following Diwali celebrations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p><strong><em>2021<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The winter air in Delhi averaged 220g of PM2.5, but during the peak of Diwali fireworks on November 11, the readings skyrocketed to more than 700g.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_govt_doing_for_Diwali_pollution_in_Delhi\"><\/span>What is the govt. doing for Diwali pollution in Delhi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The Delhi govt. has launched several measures, including the odd-even rule, a cracker ban, and others, to reduce air pollution, particularly during the Diwali season. This year, the govt. of Delhi unveiled a <strong>15-point action plan<\/strong> to tackle air pollution. Furthermore, Arvind Kejriwal stated that the strategy will serve as a roadmap for the govt. to use in combating air pollution this year.<\/p>\n\n<p>&#8220;The Delhi government&#8217;s hard efforts have begun to bear fruit. PM10 levels were 18.6% lower in 2021-22 than in 2017-18. We have reduced pollution by providing 24 hour electricity, shutting down thermal plants, regularly inspecting construction sites, convincing industries to relocate to PNG, increasing green cover, enacting an electric vehicle policy, adding electric and CNG buses to our public transportation fleet, and developing smog towers. As a result, I am optimistic that we will defeat pollution with the aid of the people of Delhi &#8220;According to Kejriwal.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-point-action-plan-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-point-action-plan-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-point-action-plan-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-point-action-plan-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-point-action-plan-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-point-action-plan-2048x1359.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_GRAP_New_and_Improved%E2%80%93\"><\/span>1. <strong>GRAP<\/strong>: <strong>New and Improved<\/strong>&#8211;  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>The Delhi govt. has proposed updating the present Graded Response Action Plan to a new modified version in order to provide three-day air quality advance warnings.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Locating_pollution_sources%E2%80%93\"><\/span>2<strong>. Locating pollution sources<\/strong>&#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>The govt. has chosen 13 sites in Delhi that will be closely monitored. Furthermore, numerous measures will be put in place to keep concentration levels in specific places under control.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Launched_the_Green_Delhi_App\"><\/span>3. <strong>Launched the Green Delhi App-\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>The govt. has designated 13 high-security zones in Delhi. Furthermore, numerous measures will be put in place to keep concentration levels under control in certain locations.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Paryavaran_Mitra\"><\/span>4. <strong>Paryavaran Mitra- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>The CM roped in 3500 environment volunteers under the &#8216;Paryavaran Mitra&#8217; campaign with the motive of raising awareness regarding environment protection.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Blanket_ban_on_all_types_of_firecrackers\"><\/span>5. <strong>Blanket ban on all types of firecrackers- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Manufacturing, selling, and purchasing of firecrackers has also been prohibited in Delhi till January 1, 2023, with a fine of Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000 in silent zones.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Industries_switch_to_PNG\"><\/span>6. <strong>Industries switch to PNG- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>33 special teams have been assigned to inspect all registered industries and industrial units for PNG conversion and to track down any facilities discovered utilizing polluting oils and fuels.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ban_on_Burning_of_Garbage%E2%80%93\"><\/span>7. <strong>Ban on <strong>Burning<\/strong> of <strong>Garbage<\/strong>&#8211;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>The Delhi govt. set 611 teams to monitor compliance with open-air rubbish and waste burning.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Petroldiesel_vehicle_inspection\"><\/span>8. <strong>Petrol\/diesel vehicle inspection- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>The govt. has organized around 300 teams to strictly examine diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Cutting_down_stubble_burning_activities\"><\/span>9. <strong>Cutting down stubble burning activities- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Cutting down stubble burning and spraying the bio-decomposer sprays on stubble on around 5000 acres this year.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Dust_pollution_control\"><\/span>10. <strong>Dust pollution control- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>To reduce air pollution in the National Capital, 233 anti-smog guns and 150 mobile anti-smog guns will to\u00a0be installed.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Development_of_electronic_waste_or_E-waste_park\"><\/span>11. <strong>Development of electronic waste or E-waste park- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>E-waste will be treated in a scientific fashion to develop a 200 acres of E-waste park in the Holambi Kalan area.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Increasing_greenery\"><\/span>12. <strong>Increasing greenery- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>&#8220;Delhi administration plans to plant 42 lakh saplings in order to boost the city&#8217;s green cover,&#8221; said the CM.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Formed_a_green_war_room\"><\/span>13. <strong>Formed a green war room- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Delhi\u2019s CM Arvind Kejriwal said that a gun room has been established comprising 9 scientific experts to monitor the situation at hand.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Discussion_with_other_states\"><\/span>14. <strong>Discussion with other states- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>A dialogue among the federal and state govts. to plan strategies for measuring, monitoring, and improving air quality in the National Capital and NCR regions.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Real-time_air_quality_monitoring\"><\/span><strong>15. Real-time air quality monitoring- <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Delhi govt. with the help of IIT Kanpur will conduct a study that will monitor the air quality in real-time. Collection of samples\u00a0in order to identify various sources of pollution in the Delhi NCR region.<\/p>\n\n<p><em><strong>Note-<\/strong><\/em><strong> <\/strong>You may easily monitor the real-time air quality of your facilities, both inside and outside, so that you can maintain air pollution levels and satisfy guidelines. This will allow you to identify the types of contaminants in your environment and take the required steps to reduce them.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=86494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Air quality monitors<\/a> will help you monitor the air pollutants in real time. If you don&#8217;t want to buy them, you can go for the <a href=\"\/?page_id=86917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rental<\/a> option as well.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_factors_that_affect_the_air_quality_post_Diwali\"><\/span>Other factors that affect the air quality post Diwali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Diwali pollution in Delhi and other states adds to the overall air quality of the city. But many other factors also affect the air quality. These include:<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cold_weather\"><\/span>Cold weather- <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n<p>Colder air has the ability to trap more air pollution as compared to warm weather. That is why air quality dips in the cold weather.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stubble_Burning_from_neighboring_cities\"><\/span>Stubble Burning from neighboring cities- <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n<p>In India, Punjab and Haryana produce a significant share of the country&#8217;s food grain supply. Many farmers burn crop debris after harvest to quickly prepare the field for growing fresh crops. Because of the city&#8217;s geographic location, all of the smoke and dust particles released into the air as a result of stubble burning are transferred to the city&#8217;s air, leading to smog.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wind_Speed\"><\/span>Wind Speed- <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n<p>The air quality is determined by the wind speed. That is, the speed of the wind has a significant impact on the air quality in that area. If there are dust particles and smog in the air, swiftly moving air will carry them with it. Pollutants will linger in the area if the air does not have enough pressure to move them away.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wind_Direction\"><\/span>Wind Direction- <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n<p>The wind direction determines the direction of flow of the pollutants the air carries. A good example of this is the winter winds from the west that carry stubble burning residual from neighboring cities to Delhi\u2019s air.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_habits\"><\/span>Our habits- <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n<p>Because of the cold weather around Diwali, many people burn wood and coal to keep warm and protect themselves from the cold. The combustion of coal and wood emissions adds to the deterioration of air quality.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Already_existing_factors\"><\/span>Already existing factors- <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n<p>As a metropolitan metropolis, the number of automobiles on the road and their emissions are increasing on a daily basis. More automobiles increase the likelihood of traffic congestion. Creating a location with poor air quality in comparison to adjacent locations. Imagine the number of spots increasing as the number of private vehicles on the road increases, all contributing to the worsening of air quality.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_taken_that_can_prevent_Diwali_pollution\"><\/span>Steps taken that can prevent Diwali pollution <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/what-can-be-done-to-ruduce-pollution--1024x1002.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60614\" width=\"822\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/what-can-be-done-to-ruduce-pollution--1024x1002.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/what-can-be-done-to-ruduce-pollution--300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/what-can-be-done-to-ruduce-pollution--768x751.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/what-can-be-done-to-ruduce-pollution--1536x1503.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/what-can-be-done-to-ruduce-pollution-.png 1578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>Every year, the same issue arises. After Diwali, Delhi&#8217;s already polluted air gets even worse. The AQI in Rohini reached 999 early the next morning, the day after Diwali in 2020.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Curbing illegal factories and industries.<\/li><li>Residents must accept accountability. For eg., the Delhi govt.&#8217;s total ban on burning, producing, and selling firecrackers must be severely enforced.<\/li><li>The govt. should make sure to clean any improperly managed garbage dumps to ensure proper sanitation that will help in reducing many diseases.<\/li><li>Let&#8217;s start a new healthier tradition this Diwali by lighting lamps and diyas instead of crackers. Spread happiness, not poisonous air, by sharing sweets! Let us all stand with the govt. and adopt environmentally friendly choices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diwali_pollution_in_Delhi_Citizens_dialogue\"><\/span>Diwali pollution in Delhi: Citizens dialogue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;A thick layer of fog engulfs Delhi NCR, reducing visibility to less than 2 kilometers.&#8221; The Delhi NCR sky was blanketed in pollution. Even in the open air, you feel suffocated, and we can&#8217;t operate without a mask, which also affects our eyes.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>A resident of Delhi, October 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;Exercise is necessary for our bodies to function correctly.&#8221; It is hard to exercise in this air while wearing a mask, yet the air is far deadlier without one.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Another resident, 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution%E2%80%93_Mask_up\"><\/span><strong>Solution<\/strong>&#8211; Mask up!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>When the air quality deteriorates, it is critical to wear a mask. <a href=\"\/?page_id=16136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motorized N-95 anti-pollution masks<\/a> will not only protect you from poisonous air, but will also allow you to breathe and exercise while breathing pure air!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Does Diwali cause pollution?Post-Diwali pollution due to fireworksDiwali pollution effects on the citizens and the environmentAir quality trends post&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4126,"featured_media":100453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[789,857],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-pollution-in","category-outdoor-air-quality-in"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Diwali Pollution in Delhi, Trends &amp; 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