The Elated Deviation of Noise Levels in Residential Zones of Urban Areas: Causes and Concerns

Abstract

Noise pollution in residential areas poses a substantial threat to public health, wellbeing and overall quality of life. In urban dwellings, noise levels in residential areas have been exceeding the normal limits and these areas were no more immune to the noise. Not a single area showed the desired noise levels as well as not even a single reading of prescribed noise level was reported during the day time in all these areas. In the observed residential areas, there is not even a single slot of prescribed normal level was present in residential areas too. Due to the rapid urbanization, often unmatched by proper layout of roads, highways and buildings; industrial, residential and commercial areas lie in close proximity. This disturbs the peaceful environment of residential areas.