BMC Issues Guidelines for Safe Diwali Firecracker Use

In Brief

• Municipal Corporation's appeal to take precautions while bursting firecrackers

• 101 and 1916 numbers announced for assistance

• Do not burst firecrackers on staircases or terraces of buildings

(Diwali Firecrackers) The festival of Diwali is approaching. Enthusiasm is visible everywhere, and everyone seems to be preparing for the Diwali festival. There is a large crowd of customers in the market for Diwali shopping.

The markets are decorated with Diwali items. Along with this, a large crowd of people is seen in the shops to buy firecrackers. Against this backdrop, the municipality has appealed to take precautions while bursting firecrackers. Be careful while lighting lamps and bursting firecrackers.

Care should be taken to ensure that there is no noise and air pollution due to firecrackers. Such an appeal has been made by the municipality, and in case of an emergency, it has been advised to contact the phone numbers 101 and 1916.

What should be avoided while bursting firecrackers?

Do not burst firecrackers on staircases or terraces of buildings

Avoid using matches or lighters

Do not place lights near curtains

Do not burst firecrackers near gas pipelines or vehicles

Do not burst aerial firecrackers near tall buildings

Avoid these things while bursting firecrackers – Municipal Corporation's appeal