Crackers

A cracker releasing loads of harmful gases

For most people lighting of firecrackers is the highlight of Diwali. Brighter the sparkles, louder the noise the greater the thrill!! In fact to many of us, these aesthetic forms of light seem so appropriate and most essential when celebrating the 'Festival of Lights'.

But little do people realize that in our increasingly populated and polluted cities, the temporary joy of watching the firecrackers is soon replaced by the intense air pollution caused by these.

The toxic substances used in the firecrackers release toxic gases that are harmful to the health of all living beings. The high level of noise generated by the crackers cause immense suffering to birds and animals. Besides, Diwali crackers are dreaded by the sick and the ailing.

Sadly, few of us realize that the firecrackers used on Diwali are mostly made by very young children. Since the substances being handled are extremely toxic many of these child laborers get sick and die in their early teenage years.

Diwali Fun with Hidden Side Effects

Harmful effects of Chemicals used in crackers

Let's do a little analysis of crackers and list out in actual terms the harmful effects posed by each of its chemicals.

Noise Pollution caused by Fire Crackers

Crackers that make a noise of more than 125 decibels at four meters distance from the point of bursting are banned by the law. Given here are the hazards posed by excessive noise pollution caused by crackers:

Hearing loss, high blood pressure, heart attack and sleeping disturbance

Sudden exposure to loud noise could cause temporary deafness or permanent relative deafness.