Noise pollution in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR): An emerging environmental threat

Kalawapudi, Komal; Singh, Taruna; Dey, Jaydip; Vijay, Ritesh; Kumar, Rakesh

doi:10.1007/s10661-020-8121-9

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“…Development of the transportation network, proliferation of motor vehicles, widespread mechanization and failures in protecting densely populated residential areas from noise due to unplanned rapid urbanization cause many problems in terms of public health. Noise pollution has been reported to be a major problem especially for those living in big cities (Bermúdez et al 2019;Garg et al 2017;Kalawapudi et al 2020;Vladimir and Madalina 2019). Traffic, industry, construction, etc., in cities are the main source of noise pollution (Cueto et al 2017;Kephalopoulos et al 2014;Khodaei et al 2009;Morel 2016;Morley et al 2015;Yilmaz and Ozer 2005).…”

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GIS-based mapping and assessment of noise pollution in Safranbolu, Karabuk, Turkey

Esmeray

Eren

2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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In this study, it is aimed to determine and map the noise pollution levels in Safranbolu District Center, especially in the regions where motor vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic is intense. Forty-seven measurement points were selected for noise level measurements at the district center. Measurements were conducted at morning (8 a.m.–10 a.m.), lunchtime (12 p.m.–2 p.m.) and evening (6 p.m.–8 p.m.) hours of weekdays and weekends throughout the seasons of summer 2017 and winter 2018. The summer season weekdays noise level ranges from 41.3 to 71.2 dBA in the morning period, 40 to 71.2 dBA in the noon period and 40.6 to 73.1 dBA in the evening. The summer season weekend noise level ranges from 45.3 to 69.1 dBA in the morning period, 44.7 to 71.4 dBA in the noon period and 41.6 to 70.9 dBA in the evening. The result showed that the level of summer season weekday and weekend noise pollution in the morning, noon and evening is close to each other. In addition, the winter season weekdays noise level ranges from 32.3 to 68.5 dBA in the morning period, 30.8 to 73.3 dBA in the noon period and 37.4 to 72.9 dBA in the evening. The winter season weekend noise level ranges from 37.2 to 65.8 dBA in the morning period, 40 to 71.3 dBA in the noon period and 40.5 to 69.7 dBA in the evening. The result showed that the level of winter season weekdays and weekend noise pollution in the noon is generally higher than morning and evening. The obtained data are compared with the limit values specified in the Environmental Hazard Assessment and Management Regulation. The hazardous noise level, which is considered as the threshold for causing physiological problems on humans, was determined to be exceeded at many locations. This situation may cause significant negative consequences on human health, quality of life and tourism sector. Obtained data were processed, and noise pollution levels for the city of Safranbolu were mapped using a geostatistical analysis software. In total, 16 noise pollution maps were drawn for different situations (e.g., weekdays, weekend, daytime, noon, night, summer season, winter season, etc.). Obtained noise level results demonstrate that the overall quality of the acoustic environment in our study area was medium level, which means that exposure to these levels over a long period can affect human health and quality of life. Finally, the results of a survey conducted as a part of this study were given, and possible measures and suggestions to reduce these noise levels in the district down to the desired limit values were discussed. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10668-021-01303-5.

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GIS-based mapping and assessment of noise pollution in Safranbolu, Karabuk, Turkey

Esmeray

Eren

2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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“…3D noise maps provide to obtain reliable results of the noise level around the source of noise in X, Y, and Z directions. Kalawapudi et al [ 67 ] stated in their study that measurements were made using the noise monitoring system integrated with GPS (Global Positioning System) and stated that the noise levels of the whole model can be predicted with a limited number of measurements. Paschalidou et al [ 68 ] investigated noise pollution in an extended motorway located in Greece.…”

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“…Yuan et al [ 54 ] stated that high-density and high-rise building areas can contribute to noise pollution and because of this reason, controlling building density is an important parameter in noise control. Kalawapudi et al [ 67 ] indicated that unplanned city areas negatively affect silence zones. The vehicle road, which provides access to industrial zones, is one of the important parameters in urban planning.…”

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Preparation of Industrial Noise Mapping and Improvement of Environmental Quality

Bozkurt

2021

Curr Pollution Rep

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Environmental noise control is necessary for human health and auditory comfort conditions. In this respect, it is required that industrial noise should be kept under control and healthy living spaces should be obtained in residential areas. This paper aims to explain industrial noise control at urban and building scales. In this study, the strategic noise mapping process related to industrial activities in a line with the Environmental Noise Directive (END) was clarified. Besides this, what type of factors are effective in the industrial noise mapping process were defined, and important basic parameters, which are essential in the industrial noise mapping, were detailed. The preparation of the industrial noise mapping process was explained in detail. It was mentioned that the regions exposed to excessive noise should be defined according to the strategic noise map and improvement plans should be performed. Improvement methods that reduce excessive noise in living spaces are clarified and it was explained how the improvement of environmental quality can be acquired. In this regard, this paper gives information on industrial noise mapping and industrial noise control at the urban scale.

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“…Thakre et al ( 2020 ) further found an increment by 4.4 dB and 5.2 dB for morning and evening sessions, respectively, in the city of Nagpur from the year 2012 to 2019. In a recent study conducted in residential, commercial, industrial, and silence zones of Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Kalawapudi et al ( 2020 ) reported that silence zones were mostly affected by noise pollution, followed by residential, commercial, and industrial zones. They further concluded that appropriate planning of city spaces could avoid exposure to rising noise pollution levels.…”

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Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on noise pollution levels in an Indian city: a case study of Kanpur

Mishra

Das

Singh

et al. 2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Noise pollution in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR): An emerging environmental threat

Cited by 34 publications

References 7 publications

GIS-based mapping and assessment of noise pollution in Safranbolu, Karabuk, Turkey

GIS-based mapping and assessment of noise pollution in Safranbolu, Karabuk, Turkey

Preparation of Industrial Noise Mapping and Improvement of Environmental Quality

Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on noise pollution levels in an Indian city: a case study of Kanpur

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