{
  "id": 18768397,
  "title": "Thane: 'All Out 5000' Emerges Loudest In Firecracker Testing At 111.8 Decibels; 19 Varieties Tested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/thane-all-out-5000-emerges-loudest-in-firecracker-testing-at-111-8",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T18:11:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-all-out-5000-emerges-loudest-in-firecracker-testing-at-1118-decibels-19-varieties-tested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane, November 7, 2026: Ahead of Diwali, authorities in Thane conducted rigorous sound testing on 19 different firecrackers. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) monitored the noise levels from the crackers in an open ground at Wagle Estate, under the High Court's direction. Findings revealed that the 'All Out 5000' firecracker produced the loudest sound, reaching an alarming 111.8 decibels (dB). This noise level far exceeds the strict regulatory limit of 125 dB, which prohibits the sale and usage of such crackers. In contrast, the 'Kurvi Chimni' long bomb was the quietest, measuring just 74.4 dB. The testing was carried out in the presence of representatives from the Thane Municipal Corporation's Pollution Control Cell, local police, MPCB authorities, and various social organizations. As Diwali approaches, Thane's Kopri firecracker market is bustling with activity, offering a wide variety of festive items from sparklers to aerial displays.",
  "summary": "Thane, November 7, 2026: Ahead of Diwali, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) conducted a sound testing initiative in Thane to evaluate the noise intensity of 19 different types of firecrackers available in the market. The tests, carried out on Thursday night in an open ground at Wagle Estate under the High Court's directives, aimed to monitor decibel levels and ensure compliance with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}