Hey folks, Varad Bhatkhande here bringing you some interesting news from Pune. Despite all the appeals and warnings to keep the noise levels in check during yesterday’s Ganesh Visarjan procession, it seems like the decibel limits were exceeded. The average sound level did go down from last year, but it still hit a whopping 94.8 decibels, surpassing all noise pollution limits. The loudest noise, at 118 decibels, was recorded at Belbag Chowk and Holkar Chowk.
Now, some volunteer students from COEP Technological University took it upon themselves to measure the sound levels every four hours at ten major squares on Laxmi Road. The analysis of these recordings showed just how bad the noise pollution was.
According to regulations, noise levels in different areas are supposed to be capped at certain levels, but it looks like those limits were not followed. It seems like the traditional instruments like sound recorders and drums were the main culprits behind the high noise levels this year.
But hey, it’s not all bad news. Over the years, there has been a growing awareness among activists and devotees about noise pollution, and even the Ganesh Mandal workers and police were helping out with the sound recording efforts.
The average decibel levels at the ten squares ranged from 90.2 to 99.8, with the overall average coming out to 94.2. The lowest decibel count was recorded at 4 AM today at 50.1, while the highest levels were seen yesterday at noon.
Professor Mahesh Shindikar from COEP Technological University mentioned that noise levels started as early as 8 AM yesterday, and there has been an increasing interest in measuring sound levels among activists and devotees.
The study was conducted under the guidance of Professor Mahesh Shindikar, with a team of dedicated volunteers helping out with the measurements.
So, how exactly are these noise levels measured? Well, it’s all about using a spatio-temporal and scientific approach to track changes in sound intensity over time. The observations are purely for research and study purposes and are not based on any specific sound source.
That’s all for now, folks. Stay tuned for more updates on the noise pollution situation in Pune.
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