Beautiful Himalayas unveiled after three decades, pollution lifts with Covid-19 lockdown
Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 01:07 PM MYTThe scenic view of the Himalayan mountain ranges captured by residents staying nearby. — Picture via Twitter/Parasrishi
PETALING JAYA, April 9 — The beauty of the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from a distance can now be appreciated once again after being hidden away by pollution for three decades. Those living in the surrounding areas are seeing the mountains in full natural as air pollutants drop due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
India’s 21-day lockdown period has seen cars and businesses out of operation, contributing to lesser air pollution in the environment as reported byIndian cricketer Harbhajan Singh posted a clear picture of the visible mountain range from his rooftop saying that he could never have imagined that such a view was possible.Never seen Dhauladar range from my home rooftop in Jalandhar..never could imagine that’s possible..
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