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Nasa study shows how Covid lockdown reduced global pollution levels by 20-50%

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Nasa study shows how Covid lockdown reduced global pollution levels by 20-50%

Coronavirus-induced lockdown across the world that went on for several months, notably managed to reduce the pollution generated because of gas consumption, the Nasa has determined.

While it changed into a recognized truth that the regulations and strict lockdowns throughout maximum nations withinside the international notably added down worldwide pollutants stages, Nasa researchers have now determined that due to the fact February, nitrogen dioxide stages have long past down via way of means of as a minimum 20%. Nitrogen dioxide is an air pollutant predominantly produced via way of means of combustion of fossil fuels.

“The outcomes had been supplied on the 2020 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis,” stated a Nasa record.

What changed into the Nasa observe

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That the air high-satisfactory had progressed manifold withinside the lockdown is a recognized truth and have been a speakme factor for months for the duration of the bleak days of the early lockdown period. It have become one of the few fine affects of strict regulations imposed on billions the world over.

However, scientists at Nasa determined to in addition observe the volume of this discount in pollutants stages withinside the ecosystem. The scientists evolved a computer-generated version to observe how the ecosystem might were if there has been no Covid-19 pandemic and the way it became out in those months.

“We all knew the lockdowns had been going to have an effect on air high-satisfactory,” stated lead creator Christoph Keller with Universities Space Research Association (USRA) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

But evaluating the modern-day atmospheric situations with that of 2019 and 2018 had been now no longer an alternative as mild versions withinside the climate also can convey good sized adjustments in pollutants stages. Thus, the Nasa specialists created a version projection of a Covid-loose Earth ecosystem in 2020 retaining in account herbal versions as well.

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According to record launched via way of means of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the pollutants stages in India had been decreased via way of means of 24% withinside the pre-lockdown days of early March whilst for the duration of the national lockdown, it in addition went down via way of means of nearly 50%.

The “Impact of Lockdown at the Ambient Air Quality” record launched for the duration of the digital celebrations of the forty sixth Foundation Day of CPCB, stated PM 2.five decreased via way of means of 24% for the duration of the pre-lockdown section and changed into in addition decreased via way of means of nearly 50% withinside the lockdown stages in comparison to stages discovered in 2019.

The CPCB record taken into consideration the pre-lockdown section from March 1-21, Lockdown section-I from March 25 – April 19 and Lockdown section-II from April 20 to May 3.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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