Noise levels breach standard limits across Ghaziabad and Noida on Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

Noise levels breach standard limits across Ghaziabad and Noida on Diwali

Hindustan Times  

The noise levels during the festival of Diwali this year surpassed the standard limits in all residential, commercial and industrial areas of Ghaziabad and Noida, owing to the heavy and continuous bursting of firecrackers by residents, officials of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board said on Wednesday. The levels remained higher than the standard limits in residential, commercial and industrial areas on the night of Diwali. Last year, the noise levels on the day of Diwali were higher in cis-Hindon at 75.9dB, while trans-Hindon remained less noisy at 72.6dB. “The levels remained higher than the standard limits in residential, commercial and industrial areas on the night of Diwali.

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Diwali Noise Levels Soar in Delhi, With Some Areas Exceeding Standards
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diwali Noise Levels Soar in Delhi, With Some Areas Exceeding Standards

Hindustan Times  

Noise levels in Delhi exceeded last year's readings during Diwali, with 70% of stations recording higher decibel levels. The city's noisiest location, Karol Bagh, recorded an average of 88.7 dB(A), compared to 84.5 dB(A) last year. The highest increase was observed in Najafgarh, with an average of 58.3 dB(A).

Flyover Construction: Boon or Bane? As construction contaminates the air, UPPCB imposes ₹1.85 cr fine on firms ‘violating norms’
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Hindustan Times  

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Sankranti brings down sound pollution for Vizagites
1 year, 11 months ago

Sankranti brings down sound pollution for Vizagites

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: After the high-pitched Sankranti celebrations, it’s time to cool down. High decibels of upto 75 dB were recorded at the Jagadamba Centre, the RTC Complex, Siripuram, Hanumanthawaka, Madhuravada and Gajuwaka, said environment engineer at the AP pollution control board S. Venkateswarulu. He proposed campaigns by the traffic police to bring down the noise levels further, mainly near King George …

Air, sound pollution go up in Andhra Pradesh on Diwali
2 years, 1 month ago

Air, sound pollution go up in Andhra Pradesh on Diwali

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Air and sound pollution during the festival of lights – Diwali – increased across all major cities of AP on Monday. As per AP Pollution Control Board, noise pollution on 2022 Diwali day in the state due to bursting of crackers had been up 12 percent compared to a normal day during a week before the festival. APPCB senior …

Sowacarpet area records maximum air pollution in Chennai on Diwali
2 years, 1 month ago

Sowacarpet area records maximum air pollution in Chennai on Diwali

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Sowcarpet area recorded the maximum level of air pollution in Chennai with the Air Quality Index rising to 786 on Monday, Deepavali Day, from 68, which was the pre-Deepavali index, recorded on October 19 and the highest Noise Level value in the city was 64.5 dB, observed at Valasaravakkam. A press release from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board …

With audiometers, Noida cops check loud music including at religious places
2 years, 8 months ago

With audiometers, Noida cops check loud music including at religious places

India TV News  

Highlights Police in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar are inspecting public places, including temples and mosque The permissible sound limit during daytime in residential areas is 55 decibels 45 decibels is the permissible sound limit in residential areas at night Citing an Allahabad High Court ruling and the state government's instructions, the police are issuing notices and warning such places in …

Mumbai Recorded the Lowest Level of Noise Pollution on Diwali in 15 Years, Says NGO
4 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai Recorded the Lowest Level of Noise Pollution on Diwali in 15 Years, Says NGO

News 18  

Mumbai recorded the lowest level of noise pollution in the last 15 years on the first day of Diwali festival on Saturday during the permissible hours when the use of firecrackers was allowed, according to an NGO. “The noise pollution level recorded during Diwali this year is the lowest in the last 15 years,” Abdulali said. “A noise level of …

Mumbai Celebrated Quietest Diwali in 15 Years Due to Strict Guidelines, Growing Public Awareness: NGO
4 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai Celebrated Quietest Diwali in 15 Years Due to Strict Guidelines, Growing Public Awareness: NGO

News 18  

Mumbai recorded the lowest level of noise pollution in the last 15 years on the first day of Diwali festival on Saturday during the permissible hours when the use of firecrackers was allowed, according to an NGO. “The noise pollution level recorded during Diwali this year is the lowest in the last 15 years,” Abdulali said. “A noise level of …

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