Noise pollution in Cairo.

05 Feb, 2008

Living in the centre of Cairo is akin to spending all day in a factory according to a recent study on noise pollution in the capital by the Egyptian National Research Centre (NRC). Noise levels can reach 90 decibels by 07.30 and never drop below 70 decibels. The normally acceptable level set by the environmental protection agency is 35-55 decibels. The problem is the result of Cairo