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Fig. 6.10 Comparison between the concentrations of suspended particulate matter dissolved in
Vembanad lake during pre-lockdown (April 19) and lockdown (April 2020) phases (Source [70])
Fig. 6.11 Lagoon of Venice a February 20, 2020 (Pre-lockdown) b March 19, 2020 (Lockdown)
(Source [6])
(i) Aftermath of Lockdown on Water Quality of Major Rivers in India.
India is known as the land of rivers as it is blessed with the extensive network of
Himalayan and peninsular rivers. Most rivers from the northern region are perennial
in nature and originate from Himalayan Glaciers, while peninsular rivers are largely
fed by rainwater and mainly arise from Westerns Ghats. Many ancient civilizations
took birth on the laps of river banks as they provide a rich source of life and these rivers
are still considered sacred in Hindu mythology as well as some other mythologies.
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Fig. 6.10 Comparison between the concentrations of suspended particulate matter dissolved in
Vembanad lake during pre-lockdown (April 19) and lockdown (April 2020) phases (Source [70])
Fig. 6.11 Lagoon of Venice a February 20, 2020 (Pre-lockdown) b March 19, 2020 (Lockdown)
(Source [6])
(i) Aftermath of Lockdown on Water Quality of Major Rivers in India.
India is known as the land of rivers as it is blessed with the extensive network of
Himalayan and peninsular rivers. Most rivers from the northern region are perennial
in nature and originate from Himalayan Glaciers, while peninsular rivers are largely
fed by rainwater and mainly arise from Westerns Ghats. Many ancient civilizations
took birth on the laps of river banks as they provide a rich source of life and these rivers
are still considered sacred in Hindu mythology as well as some other mythologies.