Stressful india Noise surpassed the limit of 85% in 7 large cities.

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India revealed the results of a survey of noise levels from 7 major cities. Noise levels surpassed the standard limits from 58 noise measurement stations in 70 stations or 85 percent of the total.

Central Pollution Control Board of India Disclose noise measurement results After setting up a network to check the national noise level With sound measurement stations installed in a total of 70 stations in 7 major cities, namely Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Delhi and Mumbai. The sound measurement results are almost continuous. 1 year, found that the noise level exceeds the maximum accepted by the standard up to 85%

The committee has installed sound level stations in every area, including 25 stations in 12 commercial districts in 16 industrial zones, in residential areas and 17 stations in the non-voice zone. (Hospitals and schools)

The results of the measurement showed that Can record high-level noise from 58 voice stations in 70 stations, especially in the Chennai city area that is worrisome After the city has a high growth rate, together with the increasing volume of voice clearly in the 5-year period

Experts say Noise pollution can affect health as well as air pollution. Especially from the measurement results that found that noise levels in large cities are almost 90 dB with such loudness. May result in neurological symptoms Which may eventually lead to hearing loss

source : The New Indian Express

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