A kindle of hope on a quiet Thursday crunched the dream of a pollution free Diwali . After the ban of firecrackers by Supreme Court many Delhites took a traditional way to celebrate the festival with the post effect on the air quality of the city.
The pollution level figures were better than 2016, still many regions has pollution levels 24 times the normal one. This was New Delhi’s worst season with dire consequences due to air pollution. The anti- fire cracker campaign set by the city government was a waste on Diwali night. The drift in the firework and adverse weather condition gave alarming effects to Delhites with high pollution levels.
As per a report given by Unicef , the worst fear about the high air pollution for all those in urban areas – is none other than the contribution to the death of children before they get a chance to even celebrate their fifth birthday.
Air pollution impact could be higher due to other particulate matter and cause a dreadful impact to Delhites – when already the Capital is considered to be one of the worlds’ populated cities presented by a global report inclusive of WHO.
PM 2.5 levels with 21 times hike at permissible levels on Diwali, the government of Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have been banning stubble burning.
So far this was the technical syndrome post Diwali. Lets’ take a dive to the emotional touch that people generally have after any festival is over.
I entered my home yesterday evening and my friend was waiting for me staring into the ceiling. Until I touched her, she had no idea whether there was anyone around her. She was depressed and broken down and had the same problem before the New Year Eve. Loneliness was her biggest enemy when she feels left out – this time it was Diwali and that too is over.
This festival arrives in full fledge with all fun and enjoyment in house and takes a sudden exit. Yes , Diwali is over. Colourful Rangolis , bright Diyas, awesome food and pakwans along with extended family members – all are gone now making promise to come back soon.
My friend was so much in sadness that she didn’t even prefer to join her work for a day or two , couln’t revamp her daily chores putting everything in complete disarray in her house. She would isolate herself from the rest of the crowd and keep herself occupied with the Diwali memories. This is nothing but Post Festival Withdrawl Syndrome or PFWS as medically defined. She was indeed suffering from this PFWS and after a whole week of fun and enjoyment this is a monotony – ample time spent with friends and family enjoying delicious foods. A long celebration suddenly coming to an end leaving you with sadness.
Some psychiatrist explain this to be a feel-good stimulation during the season and sudden ends ones’ the festival is gone- and we are depressed.
Even if Diwali is over ,keep up the hope and enjoy life the way it is. Remember a positive attitude gives you the power to overcome any situation that come your way.
So stay in touch , be more active and have a healthy routine life .
