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Investigation of roadway traffic noise pollution of Sri Ganganagar city, India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Environmental Science, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
  • 2Department of Environmental Science, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 13, Issue (3), Pages 42-50, July,22 (2024)

Abstract

The present study aims to do an investigation of traffic noise pollution levels in the Sri Ganganagar city of Rajasthan, India. Total 30 sampling sites are selected including commercial area, residential area, industrial area, and silent zone. Noise were determined three times in a day by following standard method. Descriptive statistical analysis of morning, noon and night duration noise are calculated. T-test and analysis of variance are done to find the significance and variance of the study. Effect of duration on noise levels are assessed. Mapping of morning, noon and night durations noise are done by using quantum geographic information system (qGIS) software. The results divulge that residential areas of Sri Ganganagar city are highly exposed to noise pollution. Durations of noise play significant role on noise levels as the noon time and night time noise levels are significantly more than morning noise levels. Noise levels in decreasing order are Night > Noon > Morning. Night time noise could be uppermost due to entry of heavy traffic of trucks and other vehicles. There is a significant kinship between the noise levels of morning-noon and morning-night. In conclusion, the silent zone should not be amalgamated with the other zones to avoid the loudness. Development of green belt and awareness among people should be encouraged to safeguard the city from noise pollution.

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