Noise pollution monitoring during Diwali festival in Golden city Jaisalmer of Rajasthan, India

G. S. Mahecha (), B. R. Bamniya, V. Kapasya and R. S. Meena
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G. S. Mahecha: Mohan Lal Sukhadia University
B. R. Bamniya: Mohan Lal Sukhadia University
V. Kapasya: Mohan Lal Sukhadia University
R. S. Meena: Mohan Lal Sukhadia University

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2012, vol. 32, issue 4, 415-419

Abstract: Abstract Noise is an important pollutant of environment causing various health hazards. In the present study, ambient noise levels were measured in two different areas within Jaisalmer city viz., commercial and residential area, on festive day and non-festive day (after) of Diwali. The results of noise level monitoring revealed the fact that due to higher amount of firecrackers on Diwali festival noise level was enhanced. The average equivalent noise level was increased from 61.94 dB to 72 dB (A) and 64.68 dB to 73.74 dB (A) on festive day, respectively, in selected residential and commercial areas, where noise was 30 and 13.44 % higher than standards of Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi for residential and commercial areas, respectively.

Keywords: Noise pollution; Firecrackers; Equivalent noise level; dB (A); Festivals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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