Publications by authors named "Hrithik Nath"
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- - The study assessed noise pollution levels at five major intersections in Cox's Bazar City, Bangladesh, during peak tourist season, using various noise measurement indices and surveys from 675 respondents to gauge public perception.
- - Results showed that noise levels consistently exceeded national guidelines, particularly on weekends, and high TNI scores indicated significant dissatisfaction, especially at Link Road and Kolatoli Circle intersections.
- - Over 95% of respondents reported increased noise pollution during peak tourist times, with many linking it to health issues like annoyance, headaches, and cognitive impairment, highlighting the need for urban planning that considers both tourist activity and resident well-being.
Air quality degradation presents a significant public health challenge, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions where changes in land use/land cover (LULC) can dramatically influence pollution levels. This study investigates the association between LULC changes and air pollution (AP) in the five fastest-growing cities of Bangladesh from 1998 to 2021. Leveraging satellite data from Landsat and Sentinel-5P, the analysis reveals a substantial increase in urban areas and sparse vegetation, with declines in dense vegetation and water bodies over this period.
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