After quiet Ganpati festival celebrations in the last two years, noise levels in Mumbai touched new heights during idol immersion processions this year, a city-based NGO said on Monday. As per data shared by Awaaz Foundation, the combination of drums and banjo used in processions created the highest noise at 115.6dB at Babulnath corner of…
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Publications by Sumaira Abdulali or Awaaz Foundation
Cut the noise this Ganeshotsav!
Mumbai After two moderate seasons through the past lockdown years, the political class is going all out encouraging citizens to celebrate Ganeshotsav with sheer pomp and fervour. It has underscored brand Hindutva no less, with large advertisements emblazoned on the city’s BEST buses. The maximum noise limit in a residential area has been placed at…
Noise Pollution: When will the government wake up? – Forbes India
Despite the well-established adverse effects of noise pollution on human health and life, widespread breach of decibel levels continues unabated In Mumbai, a luxury skyscraper coming up next door digs deep into the bedrock. Metal crushes rock, even while under-construction buildings like this one advertise happy children, blue skies and birdsong. The advertisements say nothing…
Police to formulate guidelines on loudspeaker use: home min – ToI
Dainik Bhaskar Article
With noise levels as high as 129dB, Mahim residents face severe challenges due to construction work
Mumbai: Residents of 2nd Cross Road in Mahim, just a few lanes ahead of St Michael’s Church, are being subjected to noise levels as high as 129dB coming from a nearby construction site. One of the residents who has been severely affected is Penelope Tong, a fieldwork supervisor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences…
Mumbai Police to accept data from any noise monitoring app for violation complaints
In a public address on March 12, Pandey also mentioned that he has held meetings with major developers in the city and instructed them to install noise cutters around construction sites by March 31. Mumbai: As part of a newly launched campaign to tackle noise pollution in the city, the Mumbai Police will now accept…
The Lady With The Audiometer: Environmentalist Sumaira Abdulali’s Meticulous Fight Against Noise Pollution
Sumaira Abdulali is an eminent environmentalist, renowned for raising voice against under-recognised, severe environmental issues such as noise pollution and sand mining. Despite Mumbai being one of the noisiest cities in the world, Abdulali faced a great number of challenges in highlighting the health hazards posed by noise pollution. She also brought to light the…
Mumbai sues for peace as construction sites hit senses
MUMBAI: With a record 2,500 building approvals given by BMC last year totalling 15 crore sq ft of built-up area, citizens are increasingly complaining about dust and noise pollution in the city’s residential neighbourhoods. Early this week, police commissioner Sanjay Pandey said police stations must register such complaints from citizens.Mahim resident Penelope Tong, field work…