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Study of Noise pollution during Deepawali festival in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra, India

Mr. Lad R.J. ,Mr. Patil V.N. & Dr. Raut P.D. Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Vidya nagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416004

Abstract Kolhapur city is a district place in the state of Maharashtra with population of 4,93,167. It is one of the emerging industrial and commercial city of Western Maharashtra. Problems of pollution along with noise pollution are increasing with time especially during the festival period. In the present study, continuous monitoring of noise levels was carried out during the three festive days of Deepawali in the month of November, 2009 at ten different sites within the Kolhapur city. On the basis of location these sites were grouped into industrial, commercial, residential and silent zones respectively. The results showed that there is an enhanced pressure of noise at all sites during the festival of light due to bursting of loud noise firecrackers. All the sites under study showed higher sound level than the prescribed limits of Central pollution Control Board (CPCB). Keywords:- Noise pollution, Deepawali, Leq, Firecrackers IntroductionNoise is an unwanted sound which results in annoyance and interferes normal communication. Ambient noise includes all noise within given environment in proximity or distance from the source. Along with air and water, noise pollution is becoming grave in the Kolhapur city due to different sources like heavy transport, poor conditions of roads and increased construction activities. As noise levels have risen, the effects of noise have become more apparent. Noise has adverse effects on citizens and silent environment around the city. Auditory disorders are on rise among the city dwellers. Old age and sick persons are becoming most sufferers of noise pollution in day today life. Noise is considered as major threat to human well being (Vidyasagar and Rao, 2006) Various physical disorders due to higher noise include temporary deafness, headache and

increase in blood pressure. Rise in cholesterol level causes constriction of blood vessels which increases the priority of heart attacks (Bhat, 2003). Negative effect of exposure to excessive noise during pregnancy period (Sagar and Rao, 2006) Hearing impairs due to regular exposure to highway traffic noise pollution (Pachpande et al. 2005), severe sleep disturbance, fatigue and irritation due to community noise (Habibullah and Afsar, 2007, Pawar and Joshi, 2005) and other disorders were reported by many researchers. Information provided by ENT specialists and psychiatrists indicate that cases of hearing loss, mental disorder, and anxiety are increasing in day today life. In India, the problem caused by noise pollution is more aggravated during celebration, festival, marriage or religious functions (Vijayalakshmi et al., 2003). Noise from fire crackers is one of the most important environmental problems mainly during festive

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occasions in India and other countries. Deepawali is an important Hindu festival in which lot of crackers are used in almost every part of the country (Singh and Joshi, 2010). Under Air pollution Control Act (1981), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has prescribed different noise levels. Reports of the noise survey conducted during Durga puja in Kolkata are available indicating exceeded noise levels (West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Annual Report 200506).In the present paper an attempt has been made to compare the sound levels at important locations of the city with standard limits. Noise monitoring was carried to asses the noise level and to identify different sources of noise in different locations of the city. Material and methodsThe present study was conducted at ten different locations in the Kolhapur city. For this purpose four zones i.e. industrial, commercial, residential and silence zone were selected within the city. The ambient noise level was monitored with the help of sound level meter (AZ instruments, 8921) during day time (0600 - 1000 hrs) and evening time ( 1800-2200 hrs.). Leq noise rating system was used to calculate the noise level as there was higher fluctuation in the ambient noise level during the festive period. Monitoring of road traffic noise equivalent levels (Leq) at similar type of zones was carried by Thangadurai et al., 2005. The profile of noise monitoring was as per given by (Maiti, 2002). Precaution was taken to avoid echo or resonance of sound by selecting suitable distance from the source. Readings were recorded after interval of ten seconds for six minutes at every site during day and evening time. Ambient sound levels were compared with that of the standards prescribed in Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and standards of CPCB (Tripathy, 1999). The Noise Pollution (Regulations & Control) Rules, 2000 has given noise limits for different areas. These limits were used to compare the noise levels in respective areas under study. Table1:- Noise standards for ambient noise level Sr.No. 1 2 3 4

Area code A B C D

Category of area Industrial area Commercial area Residential area Silence zone

Limits in dB(A) Day time Night time 75 70 65 55 55 45 50 40

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Fig 1:- Map of Kolhapur city representing different locations under study

ResultsThe results of noise monitoring in the Kolhapur during festive period of Deepawali has been summarized in Table 2. Table2:- Noise levels in different zones of Kolhapur city on festive days of Deepawali Sr. No. 1 2 3

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Sound level dB (A) Leq 17/10/2009 18/10/2009 19/10/2009 Day Evening Day Evening Day Evening time time time time time time Udyamnagar 91.05 88.71 56.84 55.05 58.97 60.53 Industrial Y.P Powar 62.84 69.82 65.69 62.37 60.25 73.54 Rajarampuri(commercial) 68.1 104.51 102.22 70.37 65.11 69.29 Commercial Laxmipuri 68.9 84.07 67.16 68.45 69.71 64.44 Nagala park 94.36 92.94 72.88 72.63 75.87 82.29 Residential Rajarampuri (residential) 92.96 90.24 67.01 73.76 67.28 66.64 Kasaba Bawda 87.63 84.78 64.05 70.91 64.4 67.52 University 54.58 64.26 53.36 56.96 49.13 59.82 Silence Collector Office 68.0 79.9 66.71 70.76 69.7 67.24 CPR Hospital 74.02 73.71 59.86 68.88 65.03 68.72 (Figures in bold indicate Noise level above prescribed Zones

Name of the site

limit)

DiscussionIn the present study the average noise level at all sites except the industrial area was found to be above the prescribed limits of CPCB during the festive days of Deepawali, 2009.The noise level showed a significant variation at different sites which gradually decreased on the last two festive days of Deepawali. On the Deepawali festive day of Sept. 2009, average noise during the day time was 66.6% and 5.38% higher than the standard limits of noise in residential zone and commercial zone, respectively. The average noise during evening period was 62.4% higher than the standard limit of noise in residential zone while commercial zone showed 45 % higher noise level than prescribed limit for this zone. The silence zone also experienced 31% and 53.6% higher noise level during day period and evening period, respectively. The noise level was highest at Rajarampuri commercial area (104.51dB) while lowest at Shivaji University (49.13dB)during the first festive day of Deepawali. All residential areas experienced noise levels above the prescribed

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Study of Noise pollution during Deepawali festival in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra, India

limits during the three festive days of Deepawali. Interestingly, on the three festive days, the noise levels at Chhatrapati Pramilaraje Rugnalaya(C.P.R Hospital) and Collector office which are silent zones were also above the given standards. One of the major causes for this increased level is the enhanced use of fire crackers. Noise levels during festive and non festive days in Haridwar city were measured and compared by Sharma and Joshi, (2010). Singh and Joshi(2010) have also worked on noise pollution at different parts of Meerut city on the night of Deepawali festival in areas like Industrial, commercial, residential and silent zones. Deka,( 2000) observed much higher noise level in Deepawali as compared to standard. Pawar and Joshi, (2005) have reported that the noise level of Ichalkaranji City was very high than prescribed limit of Noise by the State Pollution Control Board.. Gangwar et al., (2006) reported that noise level in Bareilly Meteropolitan City was slightly higher than the prescribed limit of the Central Pollution Control Board. Pathak et al. (2008) reported that traffic noise became main reasons of headache, high BP, and other stresses among the exposed individuals in adjoining working places in Varanasi City. On the Laxmi Puja occasion people burst lot of crackers after the worship (Puja) is over in the evening. Hence, the commercial areas like Laxmipuri (84.07dB) and Rajarampuri commercial (104.51dB) while residential areas such as Nagala park (92.94dB), Rajarampuri residential (90.24dB) and Kasaba Bawda (84.78dB) showed increased levels of noise on the festive day of Laxmi Pujan. On the other hand except the festive day of Deepawali, the noise level in industrial zone (Udyam nagar and Y. P. Powar Nagar ) was within the limits. The present study is an attempt to assess the level of noise pollution during Deepawali festival. There is a need for increased awareness among people including the Government officials to prevent the long term prevention of health risks associated with noise pollution. Acknowledgement: - The authors are thankful to the Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur for providing technical assistance as well as cooperation during the study. References· Bhat S (2003) India together: Noise pollution and the law in India. Pp-1-6. · Gangwar KK, Joshi BD, Swami A (2006) Noise pollution status at four selected intersections

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