what are the benefits of this lockdown
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During COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the clear skies and clean air have turned out to be the blessings in disguise for the millions affected due to air pollution in India.
Cleaner air
The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to a nationwide lockdown affecting the life of 1.3 billion population across the country. In an attempt to slow the spread of this infection, a 'total lockdown' has been imposed with restrictions on day-to-day movement and ban on all commercial and industrial activities. The clear skies and clean air have turned out to be the blessings in disguise for the millions choking on polluted air across Indian cities. The top Indian cities with the track record of world's worst air quality, this1 is an unforeseen benefit amidst Coronavirus pandemic.
Globally, air pollution is the leading risk factor for public health and early death, contributing to adverse health conditions such as heart diseases, stroke, respiratory infections and lung cancer2.
The unexpected clean air experiment