Jalandhar Residents Wake Up To The View Of Snow Capped Himalyan Mountains Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

Residents of Jalandhar were treated to a spectacular sight of the Dhauladhar ranges of Himachal. as the COVID-19 lockdown brought a considerable dip in the air pollution clearing out the view of the ranges from Jalandhar.

View of Dhauladhar range of mountains (PhotoGetty Images)

New Delhi: Many photos were shared over various social media platforms by citizens from Jalandhar as they viewed a spectacular sight of  the snow capped Dhauladhar ranges of Himachal. The lockdown has brought a considerable dip in the air pollution clearing out the view of the ranges from Jalandhar. Thelofty  mountain ranges situated in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district to Mandi was seen for the very first time from the city located in the plains of Punjab!

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 pic.twitter.com/laRzP8QsZ9

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 3, 2020

The spectacular view was seen after a generation say some senior citizens, the dramatic dip in the air pollution is due to the lockdown. Over 90 cities have recorded minimal air pollution in the last few days this even includes Delhi. Delhi has been seen clear blue skies that the citizens have shared on social media as well.

Effects of reduced air pollution -Jalandharis (aka Jalandhar residents) getting a glimpse of dhauladhar range 213 Kms-picture courtesy -my neighbour from his rooftop !! pic.twitter.com/UB7KosLS7H

— Jaiveer Shergill (@JaiveerShergill) April 3, 2020

India is currently under the biggest lockdown with around 130 crore people staying at home. The Coronavirus cases have gone up to 3000 and nearly 68 deaths have been recorded. This lockdown was a measure taken to curb the spread of the disease. The lack of day to day vehicles and so many workplaces shut, the daily increase of air pollution causing sources have been shut down. Ten days into the lockdown has brought quite an improvement in the air quality in many cities. Seeing the dip in air pollution might be a piece of happy news but there are some concerns that are being overlooked. Air pollution is not the only kind of pollution to look after, with this pandemic the rise in medical waste has increased drastically.