Diwali is almost here as it set to be celebrated from October 18 to October 23 across five days not only in India but across the world. Indians across the country are going to be celebrating the ‘Festival of Lights’ with a lot of good food, culture, tradition, but many for many it is not complete without bursting firecrackers, an activity that has become an important part of the festivities. 

The traditional crackers that not only produce a lot of smoke but also create a lot of loud sounds. This not only leads to air but also sound pollution, with the latter affecting humans and animals alike. 

With Diwali festivities, mid-day spoke to Dr Paresh P Naik, Consultant ENT, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, and Dr Jarvis Pereira, Consultant ENT, Holy Family Hospital, highlight the effects of noise pollution. They not only share why we should not take it for granted, but also the effects of being exposed to loud sounds, on our health.