Diwali 2022: People in Delhi flout rules, burst crackers

A large number of high-decibel firecrackers thundered throughout Diwali night as people in the national capital flouted the firecracker ban imposed on these by the Kejriwal government. Despite the legal deterrent in place, people in many parts of the city burnt crackers. High-intensity firecrackers could be heard going off mid-air.

Despite the legal deterrent in place, people in Delhi burnt crackers on Diwali evening. Credit: PTI Photo

As the night progressed, the intensity of firecrackers increased breaching permissible decibel limits, prompting some to wonder

Bursting firecrackers on Diwali is an age-old tradition but authorities in Delhi said the decision to restrict it was taken after considering environmental concerns and health hazards associated with it. Credit: PTI Photo

Delhi's air quality turned 'very poor' amid an increase in stubble burning, bursting of firecrackers and moderately unfavorable meteorological conditions which allowed the accumulation of pollutants. Credit: PTI Photo

However, the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 312 was still the second-best for Diwali in seven years. The city recorded an AQI of 281 on Diwali in 2018. Credit: PTI Photo

People burst firecrackers to celebrate Diwali festival in Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Firecrackers burst flouting the ban imposed on it by the Delhi Government, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Commuters make their way amid low visibility due to a thick layer of smog during Diwali celebrations, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

People burst firecrackers to celebrate Diwali festival, in Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo