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Pollution levels in India have dropped dramatically after lockdown measures have been enforced to stop the spread of coronavirus.
As a result, the snow-capped Himalayas can now be seen from more than 200 kilometres away in parts of northern India.
Residents have taken to social media saying that it is the first time they have seen the snow-clad Dhauladhar range of Himalayas in over 30 years.
Snow-covered peaks of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalaya are seen in the background as a woman carries rations from a shop during a relaxation in the curfew put in place to check the spread of the coronavirus in Dharmsala, India. (AP/AAP)
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh said the view was unimaginable.
"Never seen Dhauladar range from my home rooftop in Jalandhar. Never could imagine that's possible. A clear indication of the impact the pollution has done by us to mother earth," Mr
Singh posted on Twitter.
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Never seen Dhauladar range from my home rooftop in Jalandhar..never could imagine that’s possible..clear indication of the impact the pollution has done by us to Mother Earth
.. this is the view
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Local conservationist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal said that this sight is unprecedented during his 30 years of work.
"We can see the snow-covered mountains clearly from our roofs," Mr Seechewal said.
"I have never seen anything like this in recent times."
Mr Seechewal said that the whole-country lockdown, since March 22, has brought India's population of nearly 1.4 billion to a stand-still.
"Not just normal traffic is off the roads, but most industry is also shut down, Mr Seechewal said.
"This has helped bring the pollution level to unbelievably low levels."
Roads deserted during lockdown measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus in Prayagraj, India. (AP/AAP)
According to India's health ministry, there are more than 4,000 COVID-19 cases in the country and the death toll is currently 100 people.
India's Central Pollution Board said that nationwide Janta Curfew and lockdown measures have resulted in significant air quality improvements.
According to the India Today Data Intelligence Unit (DIU) India's air quality index improved by 33 per cent during the immediate aftermath of the lockdown – between March 16 and 27.
"The air quality started showing improvements from the first day of the 21-day lockdown," India Today Data Intelligence Unit said in their report.
"Data shows that on average, Indian cities had an AQI [Air Quality Index] of 115 between March 16 and 24.
"The average AQI fell to 75 in the first three days of the lockdown."
Snow-covered peaks of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalaya are seen in the background as a man drives his mule train to deliver rations to a remote village during a relaxation in curfew put in place to check the spread of the coronavirus in Dharmsala, India. (AP/AAP)
During most of the year, India records air pollution levels that are five times higher than the global safe limit, as recommended by the World Health Organisation.
"I had never imagined I would experience such a clean world around me. The unimaginable has happened. It shows nothing is impossible," conservationist Mr Seechewal said.
"We must work together to keep it like that."
https://www.9news.com.au/world/indi...atically/8de565fc-78ed-43b3-ba29-4523746cae29
As a result, the snow-capped Himalayas can now be seen from more than 200 kilometres away in parts of northern India.
Residents have taken to social media saying that it is the first time they have seen the snow-clad Dhauladhar range of Himalayas in over 30 years.
Snow-covered peaks of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalaya are seen in the background as a woman carries rations from a shop during a relaxation in the curfew put in place to check the spread of the coronavirus in Dharmsala, India. (AP/AAP)
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh said the view was unimaginable.
"Never seen Dhauladar range from my home rooftop in Jalandhar. Never could imagine that's possible. A clear indication of the impact the pollution has done by us to mother earth," Mr
Singh posted on Twitter.
Harbhajan Turbanator
✔@harbhajan_singh
Never seen Dhauladar range from my home rooftop in Jalandhar..never could imagine that’s possible..clear indication of the impact the pollution has done by us to Mother Earth
.. this is the view14.5K
6:33 PM - Apr 3, 2020
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https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1245992859263594497
Local conservationist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal said that this sight is unprecedented during his 30 years of work.
"We can see the snow-covered mountains clearly from our roofs," Mr Seechewal said.
"I have never seen anything like this in recent times."
Mr Seechewal said that the whole-country lockdown, since March 22, has brought India's population of nearly 1.4 billion to a stand-still.
"Not just normal traffic is off the roads, but most industry is also shut down, Mr Seechewal said.
"This has helped bring the pollution level to unbelievably low levels."
Roads deserted during lockdown measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus in Prayagraj, India. (AP/AAP)
According to India's health ministry, there are more than 4,000 COVID-19 cases in the country and the death toll is currently 100 people.
India's Central Pollution Board said that nationwide Janta Curfew and lockdown measures have resulted in significant air quality improvements.
According to the India Today Data Intelligence Unit (DIU) India's air quality index improved by 33 per cent during the immediate aftermath of the lockdown – between March 16 and 27.
"The air quality started showing improvements from the first day of the 21-day lockdown," India Today Data Intelligence Unit said in their report.
"Data shows that on average, Indian cities had an AQI [Air Quality Index] of 115 between March 16 and 24.
"The average AQI fell to 75 in the first three days of the lockdown."
Snow-covered peaks of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalaya are seen in the background as a man drives his mule train to deliver rations to a remote village during a relaxation in curfew put in place to check the spread of the coronavirus in Dharmsala, India. (AP/AAP)
During most of the year, India records air pollution levels that are five times higher than the global safe limit, as recommended by the World Health Organisation.
"I had never imagined I would experience such a clean world around me. The unimaginable has happened. It shows nothing is impossible," conservationist Mr Seechewal said.
"We must work together to keep it like that."
https://www.9news.com.au/world/indi...atically/8de565fc-78ed-43b3-ba29-4523746cae29
