KABUL (SW) – In the capital city, Kabul – where nothing seems to be in its place – the growing noise pollution is making life miserable for its dwellers.
The loud sound of music in public transport, in shops and restaurants, the loud horns of all sorts of vehicles during rush-hour, and round-the-clock shouting of street vendors can make anyone frustrated and confused.
Pollution is the product of modern lifestyle. The annoying sounds of vehicles, power-generators, machines of the factories, and even the noise created by people on the street, are all part of the noise pollution.
In recent years, Kabul citizens have become more vulnerable to this form of pollution. Many have become so vulnerable that it's difficult for them to live with it.
Bashir, a Kabul resident, passes from the busy parts of the city daily. According to him, if the municipality, and in particular the traffic management officials get able to control the noice pollution, many mental illnesses can be controlled.
Another citizen, Fazil, believed that if specific bus stations and market places are established, the pollution of the densely populated urban areas will be reduced.
According to psychologists, pollution in the long run harm the inner peace and intellectual wisdom of humans.
Psychologist Shafiq Behruzian said some people may get used to noise after a while, but unconsciously, pollution will affect their abilities and their relationships.
The municipality has penalised the people who cause pollution and disrupt the city's order, Idrees Tukhi, head of the Kabul Municipality's environmental health department, said. He referred to the municipality's plan to prevent pollution, and said that the program will be implemented.
Pollution is measured in "decibels". The human ear can tolerate sound at about 130 dB. If the person is exposed for a long time to air pollution, his or her hearing ability may be reduced and he or she may be affected with cardiovascular disease.
Experiments show that sounds with an intensity of 160-150 dB cause coloration, high blood pressure and a decrease in body temperature.
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