The customary fireworks displays would not be present during the remaining cricket matches in Delhi and Mumbai, including the semifinal on November 15.
There will be no fireworks during any World Cup matches hosted by Delhi or Mumbai any longer due to the cities’ increasing levels of air pollution.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the direct source of this modification. The board acknowledged that the fireworks might have exacerbated the already bad air quality.
The remaining games—the final one between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Delhi on November 6; two more in Mumbai on November 2 and November 7; and a semifinal on November 15—will not be accompanied by the customary fireworks displays.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah declared in a statement on Wednesday that the organization is cognizant of environmental issues. There won’t be any fireworks displays in Mumbai, which could raise the pollution level. I brought up the issue formally with the ICC, according to PTI.
“The Board is dedicated to addressing environmental concerns and will consistently prioritize the needs of our supporters and stakeholders.” Shah stated, “The BCCI recognizes the pressing issue of the quality of the air in both Mumbai and New Delhi.
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He went on, “We are committed to putting the health and safety of all our stakeholders first, even as we work to host the ICC World Cup in a way that honors the game of cricket.”
The populace is concerned as Delhi’s air quality has been steadily declining over the past few weeks. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which registered a concerning 371 on Wednesday, dropped into the “very poor” category. A thin layer of fog covered the cityscape, providing a visual cue as to how bad the pollution situation was.
The air quality does not appear to be getting any better even after the anti-pollution measures outlined in the AAP government’s Winter plan were put into action. Residents of Delhi are expecting a worsening pollution situation as peak winter approaches.
Mumbai has been battling its own environmental issues, much like Delhi. Both the judiciary and the local populace are concerned about the degree of pollution. The Bombay High Court acknowledged the problem on Tuesday and voiced alarm over the declining quality of the city’s air.
