This year's Diwali in Delhi was louder overall compared to the past two years, despite a fireworks ban. As reported by TOI, noise levels exceeded safe standards in most areas, including silent, residential, commercial, and industrial zones.
Data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ( DPCC) revealed that on Thursday night, decibel levels ranged from 58 to 88.7 dB(A), compared to 53.7 to 84.5 dB(A) in 2023. Although some areas such as Aurobindo Marg and RK Puram were quieter without firecrackers, other areas experienced higher noise levels.
In total, 22 out of 31 monitored areas were louder than last year, while nine areas were quieter. Najafgarh saw an increase in noise levels from 55.5 dB(A) in 2023 to 58 dB(A).
Karol Bagh, categorized as a commercial zone, was among the noisiest areas. The average decibel level there reached 88.7 dB(A), up from 84.5 dB(A) last year. The noise peaked at 94.5 dB(A) at 11 PM.
In some locations, such as Jahangirpuri, Aurobindo Marg, and RK Puram, there was a decrease in noise levels. Jahangirpuri saw a minor drop from 79.5 dB(A) to 79.1 dB(A), Aurobindo Marg decreased by 10% to 66.9 dB(A) from 74.6 dB(A), and RK Puram saw an 11% drop to 58.7 dB(A) from 65.9 dB(A) in 2023. Other quieter areas this year included Ashok Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Lajpat Nagar, Narela, Patparganj, and Pusa.
Delhi has been divided into four categories for noise level monitoring: silence zones, residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Noise standards differ for day and night, with 40 dB(A) being acceptable at night and 50 dB(A) during the day in silent zones. For residential areas, it's 45 dB(A) at night and 55 dB(A) in the daytime. Commercial areas have limits of 55 dB(A) at night and 65 dB(A) during the day, while industrial areas have a standard of 70 dB(A) at night and 75 dB(A) during the day.
Five out of the seven monitored silence zones were quieter this year. In residential, commercial, and industrial areas, more places experienced higher noise levels than last Diwali.
(With inputs from TOI)
Data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ( DPCC) revealed that on Thursday night, decibel levels ranged from 58 to 88.7 dB(A), compared to 53.7 to 84.5 dB(A) in 2023. Although some areas such as Aurobindo Marg and RK Puram were quieter without firecrackers, other areas experienced higher noise levels.
In total, 22 out of 31 monitored areas were louder than last year, while nine areas were quieter. Najafgarh saw an increase in noise levels from 55.5 dB(A) in 2023 to 58 dB(A).
Karol Bagh, categorized as a commercial zone, was among the noisiest areas. The average decibel level there reached 88.7 dB(A), up from 84.5 dB(A) last year. The noise peaked at 94.5 dB(A) at 11 PM.
In some locations, such as Jahangirpuri, Aurobindo Marg, and RK Puram, there was a decrease in noise levels. Jahangirpuri saw a minor drop from 79.5 dB(A) to 79.1 dB(A), Aurobindo Marg decreased by 10% to 66.9 dB(A) from 74.6 dB(A), and RK Puram saw an 11% drop to 58.7 dB(A) from 65.9 dB(A) in 2023. Other quieter areas this year included Ashok Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Lajpat Nagar, Narela, Patparganj, and Pusa.
Delhi has been divided into four categories for noise level monitoring: silence zones, residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Noise standards differ for day and night, with 40 dB(A) being acceptable at night and 50 dB(A) during the day in silent zones. For residential areas, it's 45 dB(A) at night and 55 dB(A) in the daytime. Commercial areas have limits of 55 dB(A) at night and 65 dB(A) during the day, while industrial areas have a standard of 70 dB(A) at night and 75 dB(A) during the day.
Five out of the seven monitored silence zones were quieter this year. In residential, commercial, and industrial areas, more places experienced higher noise levels than last Diwali.
(With inputs from TOI)
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