Now Is The Time To Heal!

The pandemic and the lockdown imposed has taken a toll on mankind. From the young to the aged, no one has been left unimpacted. But amidst all this, if there is someone who has been enjoying this thoroughly is, none other than, Mother Nature.

Nature’s Way Of Reversing The Environment Damage

Difficult was it to imagine that a day would come that nature would be recovering after a fallow due to the destruction caused by mankind. Nonetheless, the present lockdown situations have turned the tables for now at least. With each passing day, nature is healing in bits and pieces. And today, we are here to present you with the glimpses of this recovery period.

The River Of Life

Before And After The Lockdown: The Ganga

Be it Ganga, Yamuna, Kaveri, or any other river, this lockdown has ensured that the rivers are free of all the sins that mankind shed while taking a dip in it. After several years, the Ganga water has been declared to be fit for consumption. Not only this, but even the Blind Dolphins have also returned to their natural habitat i.e., the Ganga. Besides, owing to the reduction in the industrial pollutants and discharges, the Yamuna too is cleaner, greener, and healthier. All this and more has boosted the self-purification capacity of these water bodies. This has in turn ensured greater levels of oxygen and longer sustenance of the animals residing in it or the people dependent on it.

Taking A Long Breathe

Then And Now: The Pollution Levels

This lockdown has put a halt on the traffic across the nation. From metropolitan cities to village districts, the restrictions on vehicular movement have contributed significantly to the self-healing process of Nature. This has led to people breathing in much cleaner air and has benefitted those having pulmonary diseases and breathing issues.

Dip In Pollution Levels

The AQI levels, too, have decreased considerably, so much so that the air quality researchers have reported it safe, in comparison to the toxicity in air experienced a few days back in Delhi. Not only in India but also in countries like Los Angeles, Jakarta, or any other, the pollution levels have unprecedently fallen leading to healthier surrounding to live in.

Embracing Nature

The Scenic Himalayas From Jalandhar

Besides the health impact, the low levels of pollution have uncloaked the beauty of nature. It has not only led to a clearer skyline but also blessed the public in general with picturesque views of natural beauty. Owing to this lockdown, people in Jalandhar were able to see the Himalayas, which couldn’t be even dreamt of for all these years. Not only this, the sunsets, sunrises, and/or the moonlit sky appear prettier these days than they used to be when the atmosphere had a sheath of pollutants and smog disrupting the view.

Hope Is The Thing With Feathers

Feathers Flock Together

Be it the pink flamingos or the White Cranes, the return of these birds to their migratory habitat has left everyone overjoyed. Witnessed in Mumbai, Delhi, and in other parts of the subcontinent, the reason why these amazing birds are finding India their perfect migratory destination is touted to the reduction in the intensity of human activities and human interference in their natural setting due to the lockdown.

Finally, The Ozone Breathes

The Ozone Hole Closed

Scientists, environmentalists, and conservationists, all over the world, have always been greatly worried about the ozone layer depletion taking place at a staggering rate due to various human activities and man-made disasters. In addition, in the recent past, a huge Ozone Hole had been observed over Antarctica which intensified the concern and as a result, various international meets and summits were held to discuss this issue and reach sustainable solutions for dealing with it. However, though unimaginable a few days ago, due to the dip in the pollution rates, vehicular activities, industrial effusions, and human interference in the natural ecosystems during this lockdown period, the ozone hole has finally closed for the good. This period of being shut indoors has significantly boosted Nature’s ability to reverse the environmental damage done, thus giving it more power to heal and revive itself.

Coexistence Is The Key

Animals Having A Gala Time Roaming The Streets

Several images and videos of wild animals taking to the streets of the previously busy cities, has left everyone in awe. Not only this, but the return of the Olive Ridley Turtles in large numbers in Orissa or that of the Blind Dolphins in the Ganga riverbed also stands testimony to the fact that this lockdown has led to peace and calm is restored in the cities. In addition, the population of endangered species has also gone up, though marginally, which has been new to rejoice for the forest protectors and wildlife conservationists.

A Rapturous welcome @ Gahirmatha Beach: Olive Ridley Turtle