The graph below gives information about improvement in the pollution rates of two Metro
cities Delhi and Bangalore in May 2020 during Corona Lockdown. Summarize the information
by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison were relevant.
Answers
Due to the COVID-19-related lockdown, global CO2 emissions in 2020 have dropped to levels last seen in 2006. Particulate matter pollution levels in select Indian cities exhibit a similar decline. The drop coincides with decreased public mobility in India following the lockdown.
Due to the COVID-19-related lockdown, global CO2 emissions in 2020 have dropped to levels last seen in 2006. Particulate matter pollution levels in select Indian cities exhibit a similar decline. The drop coincides with decreased public mobility in India following the lockdown.
The graphs show daily PM2.5 levels between April 1 and May 24 in 2019 (red colour) and 2020 (blue). Except Mumbai, other cities recorded significantly low levels of particulate matter pollution in 2020 compared to 2019 on many days during this period.