Mumbai Ganpati Visarjan Noise Report: Political Booths Cross 100 DB As Most Pandals Follow DJ Ban Norms
Mumbai: While most Ganesh pandals appeared to have complied with noise pollution norms by doing away with truck-mounted DJs and noise-amplifying equipment during the final Ganpati visarjan in Mumbai, loudspeakers at booths set up by political parties near immersion spots blared late into the night, crossing 100 decibels at several locations, according to the Awaaz Foundation. Bandra Records…
Mumbai's Ganesh pandals largely adhered to noise pollution regulations, with most forgoing truck-mounted DJs and amplification gear for the final immersion, according to the Awaaz Foundation. However, political party booths near immersion spots exceeded 100 decibels at several locations, the foundation's report submitted to state officials revealed.
Bandra West recorded the highest 107.8 dB at 10.03 pm on September 25. The foundation, monitoring noise levels since 2003, also noted readings of 107 dB at Worli and 103 dB at Girgaon Chowpatty. Political booths continued to use loudspeakers even after midnight, with noise levels ranging from 82-94 dB in Bandra West and 80.4-91.4 dB at Girgaon Chowpatty.
Most Ganesh mandals had abandoned DJs and truck-mounted loudspeakers following the Bombay High Court's intervention this year, but the foundation accused political parties of breaching noise norms.
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