Apart from saving us from Coronavirus lockdown has done some other wonders too
Benefits of lockdown – Due to the lockdown caused by the coronavirus, people sure are facing some problems. But if we look at it from a positive perspective, this lockdown has been the major contributor to keep in check spread of coronavirus in India. Not only that, the lockdown has done some other wonders too for the mankind and nature in general which most of us may have missed. The earth has started healing and smiling. The leaves of the trees are fluttering and the air has become clear, actually the cities are glowing. This change in nature can be noticed all over the world.
Let us tell you how we, the humans, animals, birds and the environment is benefitting from this lockdown.
Environmental benefits from lockdown – benefits of lockdown
Level of Pollution
One of the best things that has happened in the lockdown is the level of pollution which has decreased drastically. With the fumes exuding from the vehicles and the smoke emerging from the factories missing, the air is fresh and pollution-free.
Rivers are clean
Due to the closure of factories during lockdown, the waste coming out of them is not going in the rivers. People who used to come to the riverside are also stopped, due to which the plastic and other waste are decreased. The water of river Ganges and Yamuna has also improved to 40- 50 percent.
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Wildlife gets relaxed – benefits of lockdown
In many parts of the country, pictures have gone viral where wildlife came out on the streets. Recently an Indian musk tomcat was seen on the roads of Kerala. Before this, animals like deer and elephants appearing on the streets in many parts of the country were noticed. Due to clear air and environment, Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayan Mountains is seen clearly from Jalandhar.
Earth’s vibration reduced
Due to lockdown, people are not able to move out of their homes which mean half the world is inside their homes. Because of all the human activities such as using machines, noise pollution, the earth was shivering but after the closure of these activities the vibration of the earth is reduced by 30 to 50%.
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Ozone Layer is getting better – benefits of lockdown
The ozone layer is getting better and better because of the reduction in emissions. Obviously, this lockdown cannot be sustained for long, after it is over, we will all again join the disaster of life, but the changes from this lockdown will definitely bring changes in the way we live our lives.
Tourist places become more beautiful
Before the lockdown, all the tourist places were full with tourists, but now when people are not going there, the situation is improving. Nature is blooming again. After the lockdown, even dolphins were spotted in Mumbai.
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