# Bengaluru noise peaks at 148 decibels, surpassing safe limits 2026-08-07T22:56:57+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Deccan Herald's measurements at Bengaluru junctions recorded noise levels as high as 148 decibels during peak traffic, far above the legal limit of 65 decibels for commercial areas. At K R Market and Majestic, average decibels hit 148, while mixed-use areas near vendors and restaurants exceeded 160 dB. A study published in Springer Nature Link found levels up to 108.1 dB(A) in mixed-use zones, with traffic as the main source. Prolonged exposure to such noise can cause hearing loss, sleep disruption and heart problems, doctors warn. The permissible limits under the Noise Pollution Rules are 65 dB for commercial and 55 dB for residential areas, but enforcement is weak. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has 10 monitoring stations but has not revealed actions taken. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: Bengaluru, decibel limits, health, KSPCB, noise pollution, traffic Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-noise-peaks-at-148-decibels-surpassing-safe-limits/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-noise-peaks-at-148-decibels-surpassing-safe-limits/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.