With the BMC banning bursting of firecrackers in the city, health experts feel that the step won't serve the purpose unless restrictions are imposed across the state. Another major point of concern for them is the overcrowding of markets for Diwali shopping and flouting of social distancing norms in the process. They are of the opinion that a spike in COVID-19 cases in MMR would be disastrous and a challenging situation for the medical community.

The civic body has imposed a ban on bursting firecrackers until November 30, though few relaxations have been given for November 14. It has also asked people to not use hand sanitizers before lighting the sparklers and diyas as they are flammable. The corporation has restricted large clubs in the city from using firecrackers. Mid-day had earlier highlighted the adverse impacts of firecrackers on the pandemic through an article dated October 30.