{
  "id": 18047213,
  "title": "Diwali Health Alert Issued Over Air Pollution And Firecracker Risks, People Advised To Stay Indoors As AQI Worsens In Bhopal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/diwali-health-alert-issued-over-air-pollution-and-firecracker-risks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T00:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/diwali-health-alert-issued-over-air-pollution-and-firecracker-risks-people-advised-to-stay-indoors-as-aqi-worsens-in-bhopal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The health department in Bhopal has issued a Diwali health alert due to anticipated air pollution and firecracker risks. This advisory has been dispatched to all medical college deans, chief medical and health officers (CMHOs), and civil surgeons. The warning stems from ICMR data indicating that air pollution accounts for 18% of all deaths in the country and 15% of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accounts for 32.5% of deaths, ischaemic heart disease (IHD) for 29.2%, stroke for 16.2%, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) for 11.2%.\n\nThe advisory advises individuals to limit outdoor physical activities during periods of poor air quality index (AQI) ranging from 201-300. In cases where AQI falls between 301-400 (very poor), the recommendation is to remain indoors and reduce physical exertion, particularly during morning and late evening hours. Additionally, people are cautioned against igniting firecrackers inside tin boxes, metal cans, or glass bottles to minimize noise and potential harm. It is also advised to procure only branded, government-regulated firecrackers from authorized retailers, avoiding homemade alternatives.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The health department, on Tuesday, issued an advisory ahead of Diwali about air pollution and firecrackers. The circular has been sent to all medical college deans, chief medical and health officers (CMHOs) and civil surgeons. The advisory is based on the severity of air pollution with reference to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) data. According to the data, 18%…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}