Diwali sound pollution: The splendor of Diwali is worth seeing, this time Diwali is being celebrated on 31st October and in many places on 1st November. People start bursting firecrackers even before Diwali (Diwali 2024) and this sequence continues till twenty-fourth year. But these firecrackers not only harm the environment and increase air pollution, but due to excessive noise, they can also affect your ears and this also increases sound pollution. So let us tell you what harmful effects this sound pollution can have on you and how you can avoid it.
What is sound pollution?
Sound pollution is caused by loud music or firecrackers. This sound pollution can have a bad effect on your health. Excessive noise causes harm not only to humans but also to animals and for some people, it can cause hearing problems and even hearing loss.
Not only this, due to sound pollution, there may be problem in sleeping and you may feel tired. At the same time, according to experts, excessive noise also affects your heart health. This can increase blood pressure and heart related problems can also increase. Due to this, patients suffering from respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis may face difficulty in breathing.
Protect yourself from sound pollution in this way
To avoid sound pollution, do not leave the house when too many firecrackers are burst. You can use ear plugs or headphones to protect your ears. Keep some distance from such places where firecrackers are bursting. You can enjoy the firecrackers by standing at a certain distance. If you want to avoid noise in your house, then you can use sound proof material or acoustic panels, this can prevent noise pollution.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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