Interplay between criteria pollutants and Covid-19 pandemic.

Pollution levels in cities around the country in India dropped dramatically as a result of the forced limits during COVID epidemic during 2020, which exhibits correlation between COVID-19 and Air Pollution. COVID-19 is a special situation when lockdown has been imposed in different phases as a control measure against spread of the novel coronavirus. Initially, during the first lockdown, all type of industries, as well as traffic, was restricted. Later during various phases of unlock, particular type of industries and vehicles were permitted. This gave a unique opportunity to understand the impact of a particular industry or a particular category of vehicle on ambient air quality. Here to understand this correlation in the capital of India R. K. Puram area has been taken under consideration. The air pollution status of criteria pollutants during lockdown as well as various phases of unlocking, starting from 2019 to 2021, is considered for better understanding. The results of this study are quite promising and can be seen as a useful addition for regulatory agencies. Source control over a short period of time may be helpful in healing the ecosystem. The pollution concentration variation has been represented and situation before lockdown, during lockdown as well as during phases of unlocking have been interpreted. The themes discussed in the current work aim to demonstrate as to how air pollution can lead to catastrophic occurrences if left uncontrolled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]