Noise

• Unpleasant, discomfort – causing sound from any source is called noise.
• Sustained presence of harmful, unwanted, or annoying noise in the environment noise in the environment is called noise pollution.

Sources of noise pollution:

• Any object that produces a noise is a potential source of noise pollution. Some examples are automobiles, blaring loudspeakers, television and radio, air coolers, and air conditioners.

Harmful effects of noise pollution:

• Irritation and loss of concentration
• Lack of sleep & hypertension
• Ear damage and loss of hearing

Measures to reduce noise pollution:

• The use of loudspeakers should be avoided.
• People living in flats (and houses close to each other) should no talk too loudly or play the TV/music too loudly so as not to disturb their neighbors.
• While driving, people should avoid playing loud music and using the horn unnecessarily.