Impact of lockdown Covid-19 pandemic on himalayan environment

Bahukhandi, Kanchan Deoli; Agarwal, Shilpi; Singhal, Shailey

doi:10.1080/03067319.2020.1857751

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“…In addition, it was thought that the main reason for the decrease in the pH level during the COVID-19 lockdown period was because fewer industrial wastes containing high alkaline solutions were released into the surface water (Chakraborty et al 2021). The results obtained at the pH level were similar to those of most studies in the literature (Bahukhandi et al 2020;Patel et al 2020;Selvam et al 2020).…”

Section: Hm Concentrations In Surface Water Before and During Covid-1...supporting

confidence: 73%

Investigation of the Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution on Surface Waters Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown Periods in Bursa, Turkey

Sari

Esen

2022

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The first COVID-19 case in Turkey was reported on March 10, 2020, by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey. Due to the increasing number of cases, a curfew was declared on weekends as of 11-12 April 2020. Although curfews were only implemented on public holidays and weekends, there were reductions in industrial, traffic, and human activities. The restrictions and curfews implemented to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic are a unique opportunity to understand the effects of anthropogenic sources on water quality. In this study, it was aimed to determine the temporal variations of the concentration of seven heavy metals (HMs) (Fe, Mn, Cu, Al, Cr, Ni, and Zn) in surface waters before and during the COVID-19 lockdown period, and their carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks that may occur through digestion and dermal absorption. Surface water samples were taken from 14 different sampling points within the borders of Bursa (Turkey). HM concentrations except Ni increased at rates ranging from 7.92% to 83.33% during the COVID-19 lockdown period compared to before the COVID-19 lockdown period. The heavy metal pollution index and heavy metal evaluation index increased during the COVID-19 lockdown period compared to before the COVID-19 lockdown period. Also, according to the results regarding the carcinogenic risk that may occur via digestion and dermal absorption, serious risks were determined for adults and children in both periods. Generally, similar correlation coefficients were obtained in both sampling periods, and it was concluded that HMs were affected by similar sources.

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Section: Hm Concentrations In Surface Water Before and During Covid-1...supporting

confidence: 73%

Investigation of the Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution on Surface Waters Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown Periods in Bursa, Turkey

Sari

Esen

2022

Preprint

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“…We are also of the opinion that coronavirus is not a devil virus however it may be a results of acts guided by devil in the world. [25] By reviewing news of coronavirus pandemic we agreed with the recommendations of Al-Ayash & Hussein who drawn an attention for development of academic staff , increasing awareness of learning needs, redesigning/aligning the curriculum/courses syllabus according to requirements, new methods in distance education ,managing of crisis in future and reviewing about policies. [26] Abuhammad et al pointed in their study about confidentiality and privacy in clinics viewing that right of privacy had social advantage and help in promoting about consulting health related challenges by patients.…”

Section: Analysis About Global Bifurcation Of Casesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Content Review of News about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at Media Prior to Emergence in Pakistan by the Year 2020

Ali¹,

Husain²,

Shah

2021

AJESS

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The study has been carried as a review of news about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) published in main stream newspaper (Daily Jang) prior to emergence in Pakistan. The front page of newspaper Daily Jang-Pakistan was selected for evaluation of study. The duration of study was from 31st December 2019 to 27th February 2020.The data has been qualitatively analyzed about text analysis, interpretative analysis, discourse analysis, rhetorical analysis, narrative analysis, and semiotic analysis whereas quantitatively analyzed for increasing number of patients, death and global bifurcation of affected cases. The first case of COVID-19 apparently reported on 31st December 2019 in China and got place at front page of newspaper on 24th January 2020 with 571 affected persons and 17 deaths.By 28th January 2020 USA, Canada, Australia, France, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Nepal were affected from new viral disease and till 5th of February 2020 more than two dozen countries confirmed about existence of new disease. China has taken immediate health interventions. Subsequently strategies were made in the world including Pakistan. WHO made global strategies to control new viral disease. Although most countries shifted their citizen from China however Pakistan did not removed their citizen from affected country. In the light of Hadith, Muslim Scholars advised that citizens of Pakistan should not be shifted outside China till control of disease. The scientist started to investigate new disease. The herbal medicine also used in public. Campaign on media started about awareness of new disease. The business activity found to be reduced due to disease. Necessary preventive arrangements were made by the aviation department. Pakistan also banned on import of animal and birds. The burial ceremonies of deceased due to COVID-19 were also limited for participation. Many operations like Haj, Umrah and Olympic 2020 expected to be affected due to new viral disease. However a common marriage found to be reported in South Korea. Dr.Ventiang died on 8th February 2020 who initially suspected and diagnosed for existence and origin of new disease. On 26th February 2020 a news on front page indicating to inner page that “many countries affected by corona virus disease and afterward on 27th February 2020 there was a main headline news on the front page that “Corona reached Pakistan.”

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“…In some regions, reduced industrial discharge, tourism activities and motorboat use led to cleaner rivers and waterways ( Braga, Scarpa, Brando, Manfè, & Zaggia, 2020 ; Patel, Mondal, & Ghosh, 2020 ), improved coastal water quality, and cleaner beaches ( Cherif et al, 2020 ; Coll, 2020 ; Okuku et al, 2020 ; Ormaza-Gonzaìlez, Castro-Rodas, & Statham, 2021 ). Noise pollution, regarded by the World Health Organization as the third most harmful type of environmental pollution, lessened – benefitting humans and wildlife ( Bahukhandi, Agarwal, & Singhal, 2020 ; Basu et al, 2021 ; Coll, 2020 ). Increased terrestrial wildlife movement observed in different parts of the world; reduced roadkill; changes in birdlife communication behaviour and higher breeding success; and increased sightings of marine and freshwater species during the Anthropause were indicative of nature's restorative capacity and how a better environment for wildlife can be achieved with reduced vehicles, human presence, human mobility, and anthropogenic noise ( Bar, 2021 ; Coll, 2020 ; Derryberry, Phillips, Derryberry, Blum, & Luther, 2020 ; Manenti et al, 2020 ; Silva-Rodríguez, Gálvez, Swan, Cusack, & Moreira-Arce, 2020 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Anthropause appreciation, biophilia, and ecophilosophical contemplations amidst a global pandemic

Kolandai-Matchett

Milne

McLay

et al. 2023

Journal of Environmental Psychology

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Impact of lockdown Covid-19 pandemic on himalayan environment

Cited by 13 publications

References 54 publications

Investigation of the Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution on Surface Waters Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown Periods in Bursa, Turkey

Investigation of the Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution on Surface Waters Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown Periods in Bursa, Turkey

A Content Review of News about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at Media Prior to Emergence in Pakistan by the Year 2020

Anthropause appreciation, biophilia, and ecophilosophical contemplations amidst a global pandemic

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