Evaluation of the Traffic Noise Pollution at Some Busiest Sites of Faisalabad City, Pakistan

Noise Pollution Levels (L np ) at three busiest cites i.e., Rail Bazaar, Jhang Bazaar and Chenab Chowk of Faisalabad city were evaluated. The noise levels were measured by noise level meter (NA-24 RION) at regular intervals of 5 minutes. The traffic noise levels were measured for three consecutive days to determine the behavior of Q eq and L np i.e., traffic density and noise pollution level, respectively. The Q eq and L np were measured from 7am to 7pm in three hours spell i.e., 7:00-11:00 (Morning), 11:00-03:00 (Noon) and 03:00-07:00 (Evening). Hence, all the three selected sites were found to be badly polluted with traffic noise having L np , on average, greater than 85dB (A) which may be able to hamper the health of local dwellers.