Noise pollution

East Sepik Provincial Police Commander, Albert Beli is concerned that the noise firecrackers make is disturbing especially at odd hours. He said even during the day when people are not ready for the shots fired, it can cause shock, especially on old people and babies.

PPC Beli made reference to a baby who was shocked and later died at the hospital during the new year celebration in Wewak in 2020. He said the continuous firing of firecrackers shocked the baby and when rushed to the hospital was pronounced dead upon arrival.  

But there's another kind you might not be aware of, and it's probably having a serious effect on your health.

Noise pollution is more than irritating; it might be slowing down cognitive function and having a detrimental effect on your mental health.

To get a gauge of the effects of noise pollution, it's a good idea to take it back to a New York school in 1974, where one of the most famous studies on noise pollution was conducted.

Any loud and unnecessary noise made after 1am on January 1^st 2018 will be considered noise pollution and police will have no choice but to interfere.

The NCD Metropolitan police commander, Perou N’Dranou advised that police have also refrain from the burning of tyres as well as setting of rubbish drums on fire at street junctions and the main highways.

Police warn that any one resident that is caught by on duty patrol officers will be dealt with.