Noise levels during the final-day Ganapati immersion processions in Mumbai exceeded permissible limits, with readings peaking at 107.8 decibels, according to NGO Awaaz Foundation. Despite restrictions of 40–45 dB at night, loud music continued past midnight, prompting the NGO to flag violations.
For the purpose of monitoring and enforcement, the areas of the city are divided into categories like - silent, commercial, residential and industrial, and permissible noise levels for each are assigned accordingly.
