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According to official data, there has been a consistent decline in the noise levels in these areas over the last couple of months. While the decibel (dB) levels are still above permissible limits, Bengaluru’s silent zones are much quieter. While NIMHANS recorded a monthly average noise level of 55 dB during the day and 55.7 dB at night, on Mysore Road, it was 60.4 dB during the day and 56.9 dB at night.
The woman had come under a metro train on Thursday after a part of her clothing got stuck between the metro doors as they closed.
In a five-year plan, the World Design Organisation (WDO) along with Srishti Manipal Institute, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and Association of Designers in India (ADI) will design-think sustainability, safety, health, creativity to address mounting civic issues of the young metropolis.
The residents of Pai Layout and surrounding areas expressed joy about the rejuvenation of the lake and basic amenities available for children and senior citizens. They said the lake was in a bad condition a few years ago.
The necessity arises from the current scenario where the 10-lane highway narrows down to two or three lanes at Hebbal junction, creating a bottleneck and causing frequent traffic congestion during peak hours.