Sutli bomb

Sutli bomb is an Indian firecracker popular during the festival of Diwali and other celebrations.[1] It is the noisiest firecracker, exceeding the permissible sound barrier of 145 decibels (dB).[2]

The firecracker

Sutli bomb is made with jute twine (sutli) that is green in color and has a red band that has manufacturer's name. The twine is wrapped around the explosive component and results in producing a powerful sound.

Ban

It is banned by many governments under Arms Act, because of the level noise level it produces that is almost double the permissible level of 75 decibels.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/city-anchor-vulcano-sutli-bomb-thunderbomb-are-back-to-blast-your-ears/1029070/
  2. ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-10-12/mumbai/27836104_1_firecracker-sutli-mpcb-member-secretary
  3. ↑ http://zeenews.india.com/home/beware-of-sutli-bomb-during-diwali-warns-mpcb_475656.html
  4. ↑ http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Sutli-bomb-Big-bang-no-ban/articleshow/15646037.cms
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