A word of caution for walkers post-Diwali

Bagish K Jha / TNN / Oct 27, 2014, 15:10 IST

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Mahima Singh, 27, an IT professional and resident of Saket Nagar has decided to skip her morning walk for the next 10 days.

A word of caution for walkers post-Diwali

INDORE: Mahima Singh, 27, an IT professional and resident of SaketNagar has decided to skip her morning walk for the next 10 days. Her doctor-friend advised her not to venture out, especially in the morning and evening hours, as the air will be thick with cracker-produced pollutants.
According to Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) the pollutants will be present in the air for at least two to three weeks.

"Statistics of last three years released by MPPCB after Diwali indicates that Respiratory Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM) level goes up to 450 to 500 microgram/cubic metre post Diwali as against the permissible limit of 100 microgram/cubic metre.
Chief chemist of MPPCBAparnaBapat said the suspended particles and residue of some heavy metals emitted due to bursting of crackers, stay in the air for several days after the festival. "Some of these are dangerous as they trigger respiratory problems, more so for those suffering from asthma. Bursting crackers inside closed premises and congested areas are even more dangerous as the pollutants stay trapped inside for long", she added.
According to the estimate, air pollution levels go up dangerously high post-Diwali as compared to normal days. Regular monitoring of pollutants during the post-festival period showed that they remained for two-three weeks. Both smoke and light-emitting crackers have harmful effects. Made of chemicals like sulphur, nitrate and heavy metals, they affect health adversely in many ways", said a senior board official requesting anonymity.

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