Social Sector

Table 150 - Noise Levels in Mumbai

Area Prevailing noise
levels in Mumbai		 CPCB. Standard*
    Day db/A Night db/A
Residential 55-85 55 45
Commercial 62-86 65 55
Traffic near 70-88 75 70
Industrial Area
Airport area 92-94 65 55
Silence Zone N.A. 50 40

 
  • Three wheelers, trucks and motor cycles are the chief sources of noise pollution on Mumbai roads, followed by generators in the residential, commercial and industrial locations
  • All major traffic corridors are highly noise with peaks even crossing 100 dBA mark