SOUND POLLUTION

SOUND POLLUTION 

Sound pollution is a threat for modern' world of science and technology. Man's normal tolerance limit of

sound is 45 decibels. When this limit exceeds 45 decibels, it is called sound pollution. There are many causes

of sound pollution. The horns and whistles of different vehicles plying on the roads are polluting the

environment a lot. Besides, the drivers often press the horns unnecessarily even near the schools and

hospitals, which causes serious problems to the students and patients. Moreover, our young generation has a

peculiar fascination towards listening music at high volume. Various shops and hotels at the roadsides also

tune their audio system loudly to attract customers. Mikes and loudspeakers arc also used on many occasions

without considering any limit.

 Shouting slogans on the roads as well as on the campuses of colleges and universities tells upon the peaceful atmosphere.

 The sounds of mills and factories also contribute to sound

cities or towns, workers at mills and factories, primary schools teachers etc.are exposed to sound

pollution. There are many bad impacts of sound pollution. Owing to sound pollution.the 

normal rate of heartbeat increases and blood pressure rises. It causes lack of concentration and irritability.

It also accelerates the outbursts of rage. After all, if we live in a noisy environment continuously.

we might gradually become deaf. Many developed countries are trying to control sound pollution by careful

town planning and developing public

of the bad effects of sound pollution.