Dussehra is a festival celebrated across India.

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.