Tamil Nadu Sets Two-Hour Firecracker Window for Diwali 2026
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Tamil Nadu has permitted firecracker bursting strictly between 6 am to 7 am and 7 pm to 8 pm on Deepavali 2026 to curb severe air and noise pollution. The state administration announced the two-hour window in an official release on November 4, 2026, emphasizing environmental and public health protection. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has mobilized awareness campaigns through schools, colleges, Eco clubs, and district administrations to ensure compliance. Authorities mandate avoiding joint or series crackers due to extreme noise spikes and prohibit bursting near silence zones like hospitals and schools, as well as fire-prone thatched huts.
Why it matters
Residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions and families with children, will experience reduced air and noise pollution during Diwali celebrations. The measure directly impacts community-wide safety by limiting extreme noise spikes and preventing fire hazards in vulnerable areas.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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