Mysore/Mysuru: There is actually a positive side to the lockdown in Mysuru. The air quality has improved vastly after the shutting down of industrial activity and halt in all forms of commuting. All factories, markets, shops, and places of worship are now closed, most public transport suspended and construction work halted, as we are asked to stay home and practice social distancing.
Dr. C. Govindaraju, Professor, Extension Education Centre at Organic Farming and Research Centre at Naganahalli said that since the lockdown was imposed in city, the air quality has shown drastic improvement due to eradication of pollutants generated due to vehicular traffic, industrial smoke and construction activities. The lockdown has also reduced the consumption of diesel and petrol.
