The Earth is a dynamic planet, permanently influenced by societal and environmental interactions. On December 31, 2019, the outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China. With the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown measures were implemented in many cities. Some studies reported significant reductions in emissions from local transportation, industrial production, power generation, and a variety of other economic activities have improved air quality and visibility in many cities, and this improvement has been attributed to reduced activity. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on weather changes during the lockdown period. Numerous studies that have examined the relationship between climate change and restrictive measures have shown a significant reduction in ambient air pollutants in the urban environment. In general, the concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, CO, NO2, O3, and SO2 were reduced while O3 concentration increased. Also, the land surface temperature level has decreased in some areas, which has been negligible and requires long-term follow-up. Although continued lockdown can temporarily improve air quality and reduce air temperature, it is not a solution to improve the air quality that kills millions annually, and appropriate policies should be adopted to improve the weather conditions.
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abstract = {The Earth is a dynamic planet, permanently influenced by societal and environmental interactions. On December 31, 2019, the outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China. With the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown measures were implemented in many cities. Some studies reported significant reductions in emissions from local transportation, industrial production, power generation, and a variety of other economic activities have improved air quality and visibility in many cities, and this improvement has been attributed to reduced activity. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on weather changes during the lockdown period. Numerous studies that have examined the relationship between climate change and restrictive measures have shown a significant reduction in ambient air pollutants in the urban environment. In general, the concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, CO, NO2, O3, and SO2 were reduced while O3 concentration increased. Also, the land surface temperature level has decreased in some areas, which has been negligible and requires long-term follow-up. Although continued lockdown can temporarily improve air quality and reduce air temperature, it is not a solution to improve the air quality that kills millions annually, and appropriate policies should be adopted to improve the weather conditions.},
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