Question

Article on bursting crackers during festival within 50 words

Answer 1

Bursting cracker in Diwali can have severely harmful effects. Diwali is a festival of lights but most children look forward to the fire crackers that are burst during this festive period. And the last few decades have seen a drastic increase in this with a large variety of crackers that are being made available in the market.
Harmful effects of bursting crackers
The harmful effects of bursting crackers on Diwali include:
1. Children are not totally in control when they burst crackers and are prone to accidents if left unattended.
2. There have been many instances of the crackers going off when still in hand causing mild to severe burns on the person holding them.
3. The rockets can be unpredictable. If not perfectly placed while lighting, they can shoot in any direction and severely injuring the person or animal coming in their path.
4. The light from the crackers can sometimes be blinding and this could be a temporary or a permanent ailment.
5. Everyone wears new clothes for Diwali and most of the times they are quite elaborate and not quite a safe material for fire. They catch fire very soon with the crackers.
6. A person holding fire crackers in hand is likely to suddenly have them all burst due to the proximity to other crackers or a source of fire.
7. The crackers have an alarming effect on dogs, some dogs run crouch beneath the beds while others run wherever they can and often get lost.
8. The sounds of the crackers can be very damaging for critical patients who are recommended rest.
9. Some of the firecrackers with very loud noises can cause deafness.
10. Many students have critical examinations around Diwali. The sounds of the fire crackers can cause major disturbance to them affecting their performance.
11. During the Diwali days, the air is full of smoke and affects the lungs adversely.
12. The smoke from the firecrackers can be bad for the eyes and can cause watering.
13. The sound from the fire cracker can cause babies to be afraid and restless for the entire duration on Diwali.
14. The fire crackers leave ash on all the surfaces.
15. The roads and all open areas are littered with the remains of the fire crackers after they are burst.
Conclusion
Diwali is looked forward to very much for all the fun and social meetings but the fire crackers are the part which can be avoided because of the bad effects it has.

Answer 2

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Pollution and health hazards of bursting fire crackers

Bursting crackers during festivals like Diwali and special occasions seems to have become a normal practice. Festivals are a part of our social life. Festivals are good for us but the manner in which they are celebrated is wrong. Some of the harmful effects of crackers are given below.

1. When bursting crackers, the smoke of hazardous gasses are released and pollute the air. Sulphur nitrates, magnesium, nitrogen dioxide are involved in the making of crackers. These are hazardous for our respiratory systems and cause respiratory diseases.
2. Children are more vulnerable to the toxic substances of crackers and air pollution.
3. During Diwali Festival excessive bursting of crackers results in thick smog in many cities. This last for several weeks and caused breathing problems to the people. Many are hospitalised.
4. Road accidents occurred due to poor visibility because of air pollution. Many flights are cancelled.
5. The levels of pollutants in the air increase to unprecedented levels in the air during firework displays.
6. The hazardous pollutants of crackers cause the dead of birds and animals.
7. Apart from the pollution of the air, crackers pollute our environment with noise pollution. Noise pollution causes irritation, headache and hearing impairment.
8. cause serious ailments like asthma, lung cancer, shortness of breath, and many other diseases.
9. A huge amount of money is spend on crackers. This all goes up in smoke uselessly. It is a mindless wastage of money. The money can be used for positive humanitarian works.
10. The conditions of people already suffering from respiratory problems get worsened.
11. The bursting of crackers causes littering and make our surrounding unclean.
12. The loud bursting sound can be traumatic to our pets and other animals.

The manufacturing and sale of crackers must be banned completely. Let us all take a pledge not to use crackers for any purpose. Without demand, the manufacturing industries will be compelled to close down. Together we can make a difference in keeping our environment healthy and safe.