Summary:
Activists and campaigners fighting noise pollution say decibel levels are unlikely to dip this year. Dhol cannot replace DJs, and noise levels in some areas will be considerably less. And while they don't produce as much sound, some bands use amplifiers and loudspeakers as well, meaning the sound levels crossed 100dB at certain places. "Decibel levels will not drop much, but a difference will be felt. Despite the high court's order asking Ganpati visarjan processions to adhere to the sound limits, respite from noise pollution remains a far fetched idea this year..