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Mumbai's Traffic Horns Hit 120 Decibels, Fueling Noise Crisis

9/6/2025

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In India, drivers increasingly use loud horns, some reaching 120 decibels.
A survey recorded 27 honks per minute at a busy Mumbai intersection.
Traffic constable Vikas Rahane noted honking is prevalent during peak hours, worsening noise pollution.
A 2019 study found Mumbai's average noise exceeds 80 decibels, surpassing WHO limits.
Shops sell various loud horns, with rising demand for "pom pom" horns.

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In India, drivers increasingly use loud horns, some reaching 120 decibels.
A survey recorded 27 honks per minute at a busy Mumbai intersection.
Traffic constable Vikas Rahane noted honking is prevalent during peak hours, worsening noise pollution.
A 2019 study found Mumbai's average noise exceeds 80 decibels, surpassing WHO limits.
Shops sell various loud horns, with rising demand for "pom pom" horns.