Delhi
Total ban on firecrackers in Delhi, nearby areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution
New Delhi/IBNS: A total ban on firecrackers has been imposed in the national capital Delhi and adjoining areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution, media reports said.
The National Green Tribunal has imposed a ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers from Nov 9 midnight to Nov 30, as the country is just few days ahead of festival Diwali.
The ban comes at a time Delhi is witnessing a massive spike in Coronavirus cases and the rise in air pollution.
The order will be imposed in more than 24 districts across four states which are part of the National Capital Region (NCR).
Only green crackers, which are considered to be less polluting, can be busrted in towns and cities where the air quality is "moderate".
"Timings for use and bursting of crackers will be restricted to two hours during festivals, like Diwali, Chhatt, New Year, Christmas Eve etc, as specified by the state concerned. If nothing is specified by the state, timing will be 8-10 pm on Diwali and Gurupurb, 6am-8 am on Chhatt and 11.55pm-12.30am during Christmas and New Year's eve," the order has bee quoted by NDTV.
Delhi, which is one of the union territories of India, has recorded over 7,000 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
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