Cities spot mountain ranges from far during lockdown

 | Updated: May 22, 2020, 11:51 AM IST

From Kathmandu to Punjab, a lot of cities have been spotting Himalayan ranges from their cities as the air pollution levels dropped down significantly due to the nationwide lockdown.

Gangotri hills visible from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh as AQI drops!

Gangotri hills visible from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh as AQI drops!

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Jalandhar spots Himalayan range

Last month, residents of Jalandhar spotted range from the city. This was the first time that the pollution level was so less that Himalayan range could be seen.

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Pir Panjal, also known as Pir ki Gali, is one of the most majestic mountain ranges and was clearly visible from Srinagar in April end.

Pir Panjal, also known as Pir ki Gali, is one of the most majestic mountain ranges and was clearly visible from Srinagar in April end.

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Sitamarhi, a district in Bihar, was able to spot Himalayas from 210 kms away in the first week of May as the pollution levels decreased to a significant low.

Sitamarhi, a district in Bihar, was able to spot Himalayas from 210 kms away in the first week of May as the pollution levels decreased to a significant low.

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Residents of Kathmandu were able to spot Mt. Everest on May 12

Residents of Kathmandu were able to spot Mt. Everest on May 12.

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