Regardless of the Supreme Court docket’s ban on firecrackers to curb air pollution ranges, a number of Delhi localities witnessed blatant violations as residents burst fireworks. A layer of smog engulfed a number of elements of town after the celebrations on Sunday.
Notable areas the place individuals gathered to burst crackers included Shahpur Jat and Hauz Khas, with elevated exercise put up 4 pm, though the dimensions was considerably decrease than the earlier yr.
Environmental activist Bhavreen Kandhari reported related infringements in Defence Colony, her residential space
“The Supreme Court’s firm stance on firecrackers got blown in the smoke of the firecrackers. Despite warnings and a complete banâæimplementing authorities have failed yet again. Wondering what stance will the Supreme Court take now? âæWe are allowing our children to choke in the name of celebration,” she instructed PTI.
Whereas the depth of firecracker bursting remained subdued in Higher Kailash and Chittaranjan Park till 7:30 pm, expectations have been that it will improve later within the night.
Chhatarpur skilled constant noise from fireworks beginning at 6 pm. Shopkeepers within the neighborhood have been noticed promoting small firecrackers to kids, disregarding the prohibition.
Comparable actions have been reported in East of Kailash, the place sporadic sounds of firecrackers emerged from numerous households after 6:30 pm.
The Lalita Park space in Laxmi Nagar noticed minimal firecracker exercise, however residents anticipated an increase in depth because the evening progressed.
Different japanese elements of Delhi skilled average ranges of firecracker use. Nevertheless, general, the variety of firecrackers burst this yr was reportedly negligible in comparison with final yr, as per native residents.
The Supreme Court docket had clarified on November 7 that its order banning firecrackers containing barium applies to all states, not simply the Delhi-NCR area, which is grappling with extreme air air pollution points.
(With inputs from PTI)