Question

Is noise pollution in India considered a health hazard?

Answer 1

Without any doubt.

Explanation:

Yes. See the article given below. 3 Indian cities are listed in the top 10 noisiest cities in the world. These cities are

1. Karachi, 2. Shanghai, 3. Buenos Aires, 4. New York City, 5. Madrid, 6. Tokyo, 7. Delhi, 8. Cairo, 9. Kolkata, and 10. Mumbai.

Under Delhi, it says "As the political capital of India, Delhi is home to over 18 million people, and this number is expected to rise by 40% by the year 2020. The level of noise produced in the city has been called uncivilized, dangerous and traumatic, and has even lead to hearing loss in citizens 15 years sooner than average. In a recent study, not a single area of Delhi passed the the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s standards of noise control. The traffic noise has even affected those inside high-rise buildings, not just those outside on the streets. While many officials are trying to fix the problem, the smog and air pollution are so bad that the noise pollution often gets overlooked, reaching up to 85 decibels."

Reference: https://citiquiet.com/the-top-10-noisiest-cities-in-the-world-2/