TNPCB to begin study to map noise pollution in Chennai

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board will shortly commission a study for noise mapping in Chennai. The order issued by P Senthilkumar, principal secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, said four sensors will be used in each of the 15 Chennai Corporation zones as part of the mapping exercise. The aim of the study is to identify noise pollution sources such as road traffic, railway traffic, aircraft and industries including ports and commercial areas and hotspots exceeding limits to help prioritise mitigation efforts. As per the Noise Pollution Rules, 2000, the areas are broadly categorised into industrial, commercial, residential and silent zones.