Haridwar: Sky covered in haze due to firecrackers pollution post-Diwali celebration

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], November 1 : The sky is covered with smoky haze day after the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers burst on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick layer of smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.
Due to reduced visibility, some complained about respiratory problems and found it impossible to go for a morning walk.
On the deteriorating air quality, one of the Residents, Harendra Singh said "Firecrackers should be banned in the whole country. What kind of damage is done to the body? Even the people who did this are also affected. The damage is very disturbing due to air pollution. These firecrackers make so much noise that sick or weak people are affected. Firecrackers are a waste of money in the country. And people should be educated and taught not to use crackers. These crackers are very harmful, they spoil the air quality. It is necessary to educate people."
Another resident, Saurav said "Today, because of Diwali, there is some pollution in the air, which is causing problems in breathing. The air is not as it was before, there is a change and also there is a lot of pollution. It's incredibly bad for our health. Like how the last night, firecrackers were burned, It emits huge pollutants. It's incredibly bad for our health. It significantly reduces visibility."
Rajkumar Pal, a resident, also expressed concern regarding the change in the air quality of Haridwar and also advised restrain to the use of firecrackers.
"There is alarming level of pollution in our environment today is, in my opinion, largely attributed to the excessive use of firecrackers during Deepavali. The dangers associated with these crackers are numerous, including severe burns to children's hands and feet. Moreover, the emissions from these crackers pose a significant threat to our respiratory health. It's sad to see that the environment in Haridwar deteriorated to such an extent." he said.
Meanwhile, several cities saw bad air quality post-Diwali celebration. The National capital recorded the air quality into the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents.