Around 290 people were injured by firecrackers and fireworks across Uttarakhand during Diwali, sending them to hospitals for treatment. Many suffered eye injuries, while others sought care after experiencing breathing problems caused by firecracker smoke.
No case of a serious burn injury was reported. The injuries were linked to carelessness and a lack of caution while lighting or handling fireworks, with children and young people among those affected.
Hospital visits reported across the state
The reported hospital visits included 80 people in Dehradun and 70 in Pauri district. In Roorkee, 47 people reached hospitals, while 29 were treated in Haridwar.
Vikasnagar recorded 13 such hospital visits and Rishikesh recorded 46. 4 people reached hospitals in Tehri, while one person was treated in Chamoli.
The reported figures show that injuries occurred in both urban areas and other residential locations where people were celebrating Diwali with fireworks. Eye injuries were among the most common reasons for seeking medical attention.
In Srinagar, 25 children sought treatment for eye injuries over 3 days. The available report also noted hospital visits by people who experienced difficulty breathing after exposure to firecracker smoke.
What the injuries show
The incidents followed widespread enthusiasm for fireworks across markets and residential areas during Diwali. The reported injuries were connected to accidents while lighting crackers and conducting fireworks, rather than to any reported serious burn case.
The figures highlight the health risks associated with fireworks, particularly for people close to burning crackers. Eye injuries and smoke-related breathing problems made hospitals an important point of care during the celebrations.
Conclusion
Around 290 people across Uttarakhand required hospital treatment after Diwali firecracker incidents. Most reported problems involved eye injuries or smoke-related breathing difficulties, and no serious burn injury was reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people were injured by firecrackers in Uttarakhand?
Around 290 people reached hospitals across the state after firecracker-related incidents during Diwali.
Q. What injuries were most commonly reported?
Many people suffered eye injuries. Some also sought treatment for breathing difficulties caused by firecracker smoke.
Q. Were any serious burn injuries reported?
No serious burn injury was reported.
Q. How many children received eye-injury treatment in Srinagar?
Twenty-5 children in Srinagar received treatment for eye injuries over 3 days.
Q. Which location reported the highest number of hospital visits in the listed figures?
Dehradun recorded 80 hospital visits, followed by Pauri district with 70.
