Due to COVID-19, cities around the world are under lockdown. Researchers have measured the reduction of air pollutants in many areas. People have noticed that air quality has improved everywhere, from Italy to the United States to China.
The continued blockade has always been a blessing of nature in disguise. Unlike in the past, people being trapped at home makes them have to face their own limitations, which allows them to be creative to get rid of boredom. Yes, although the global economy has suffered from plunging us into recession levels, the reduction in pollution levels has taught us the beauty of the world around us. Take the city of Jalandhar in Punjab, northern India, for example. The pollution level has been greatly reduced, and people can now see the Himalayas from the roof. This phenomenon has never been seen before, and the most recent statement can be traced back at least decades ago. However, one can now see the outline of the magnificent mountains 120 miles away.
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Residents of Punjab State shared photos of the view on social media.
Official reports show that air quality in 85 cities has improved significantly since the lockdown.
With a population of approximately 1.3 billion, India is one of the most polluted cities globally.
Data analysis by the Central Pollution Control Commission of India shows that the blockade implemented since March 22 has resulted in “significant improvement in air quality in the country.”
Punjabi shared photos of incredible beauty on Twitter. According to Manjit Kang, who lives in Punjab, this is the first time in nearly three decades that the air is fresh enough to see the mountains.
Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh saw a similar view on Jalandhar’s roof in Punjab, and he shared this magical sight with 10.4 million followers. He said: “From the roof of Jalandhar I cannot see the extent of [Dhauladhar],” he captioned the photo of the Dhauladhar mountain range. “Never imagine this is impossible. It clearly shows the impact our pollution has on Mother Earth.”
Why has air pollution decreased during the coronavirus infection?
Most air pollution comes from the burning of fossil fuels by humans. There are far fewer cars on the road, far fewer companies operating, and fewer fossil fuels burned by humans, resulting in less air pollution.
Air pollution across India has declined
As we reported last week, New Delhi, India’s capital, is located in one of the most polluted areas on the planet. Air pollution has been greatly reduced during the coronavirus lockdown. According to government data shared by CNN, between March 20 and 27, the harmful air pollutants PM 2.5 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in New Delhi dropped by about 71%. In fact, a report by the Central Pollution Control Committee (Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change) of the Government of India found that air quality in 85 cities in India has improved since the lockdown and curfew.
Jyoti Pande Lavakare, the co-founder of the non-profit organization Care for Air, told CNN: “I have never seen such a blue sky in Delhi in the past ten years.” “As far as this terrible crisis is concerned, we can go out.” Breathe, this is a silver lining.”
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