Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Noise Levels During Ganesh Visarjan Exceed Permissible Limits
During the Ganesh Visarjan, the noise got very loud, averaging 101 decibels on Sunday morning.
This is louder than what's allowed.
A team of volunteers has been measuring the noise for 25 years.
Although the average noise level has slightly decreased compared to previous years, it still exceeds safe limits.
The highest noise level was recorded at Kunte chowk.
Experts say that loud noises for a long time can be harmful to health, especially for people with health issues or for children and senior citizens.
Average noise level during Ganesh Visarjan was 101 dB at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Monitoring conducted by volunteers from NISARG, an environment club of COEP Tech.
Measurements taken at 10 chowks along Laxmi Road.
Overall average noise levels have dropped slightly compared to previous years.
Noise levels consistently exceed permissible limits.
- Who
- Volunteers from NISARG, led by Prof. Mahesh Shindikar.
- What
- Noise levels during Ganesh Visarjan processions were measured.
- When
- Measurements taken during the Ganesh Visarjan procession that commenced on September 6 and concluded on Sunday.
- Where
- 10 chowks along the procession route at Laxmi Road.
- Why
- To record and monitor sound level variations during the event.
- Average Noise Level at 8 AM Sunday
- 101 dB
- Monitoring Organization
- NISARG (COEP Tech environment club)
- Monitoring Duration
- 25 years
- Monitoring Locations
- 10 chowks along Laxmi Road
- Lowest Reading (Post-COVID)
- 92.6 dB