Himalayas Seen for the First Time in Decades After Pollution Drop | 22 Words

It is unbelievable to say, but the global pandemic has had an undeniable effect on our planet... in a good way. Human impact has been outlined more than ever since lockdowns all over the world have been implemented, and Mother Nature has well and truly been thriving.

Keep scrolling to see the unbelievable pictures of the Himalayas becoming visible for the first time in decades, and the other silver linings the lockdowns have brought about.

Humans have been cooped up inside since the deadly virus brought our world to a standstill.

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 Thousands have now died from the virus and the spread of it doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon.

Lockdowns have been implemented all around the world...

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 Including Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and many parts of the United States.

It's safe to say that things are now deadly serious.

People all around the world are certainly feeling the strain and staying confined in their homes isn't as easy as they imagined.

But staying indoors is potentially saving lives...

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 And it is also saving our planet.

The empty streets have made a staggering impact on the environment...

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 And this truly goes to show how the human race has severely damaged Planet Earth over the centuries.

Pollution levels are at an all-time low...

Since January, many parts of the world have seen a drastic drop in pollution levels since lockdowns were implemented.

Wuhan in China now has almost unrecognizable stats...

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 Wuhan is where the coronavirus initially started, and since the city's lockdown back in January, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped drastically.

And thanks to these drastic drops in pollution...

Mother Nature is thriving more than ever, with plants flourishing and wildlife making appearances in the most unlikely of places - including bottlenose dolphins recently swimming in the crystal clear canals of Venice in Italy that are usually overridden with tourists.

This is truly incredible to see...

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 And it goes to show how without us humans taking over the streets, the planet is slowly beginning to heal itself.

Endangered animals are also benefiting from these global lockdowns...

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 And nature has been allowed to take its course without any interruptions.

Perhaps the most remarkable thing?

Today, people in areas of the state of Punjab in northern India, have been sharing pictures of the Himalayan mountains from up to 125 miles away. The mountains have become visible for the first time in thirty years...

The reduction in air pollution led to the mountain range coming into view.

According to The Independent, The India Today Data Intelligence Unit found the air quality index improved by an average of 33 percent in the country between 16-27 March. The site also reports that nitrogen dioxide levels dropped between 10 March and 22 March, compared to the same period last year.

And people have been taking to social media to express their joy.

And of course, share their best pictures of the Himalayas.

Many were stunned when they awoke to the mountains in view...

"Today morning people in Jalandhar woke up to a massive surprise. They could see what they had not seen for the last 30 years. Right in front of their eyes stood the majestic Dhauladhar mountain range of Himalayas from Himachal Pradesh. Pollution levels have dropped considerably."

What an incredible sight.

It just goes to show that, despite all the negatives, some silver linings to come from this pandemic.