Highlights
- Cosmopolitan cities of India undergoing a lockdown period again.
- Night curfew periods are imposed on several cities to prevent the spread of the covid-19 virus.
- District and city-based lockdowns are to be followed strictly to avoid nationwide shutting down systems.
The coronavirus pandemic is trading at a faster rate than the last time in India. The lack of precautions taken by the inhabitants also contributes to the rapid spread of the covid 19 pandemics. City-specific and district-specific lockdowns are being induced in many countries to counter the spread of infection. Let us get to know a bit more about it.
More COVID-19 Cases Are Rising In Cosmopolitan Cities
Although there is a significant rise of covid patients worldwide, the major sources of infections are the cosmopolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Several states are already introducing the norms of log done by shutting down the shopping malls and schools. Every state government is trying to take the appropriate measures to control the reach of this infection. We will provide you a list of the cities with stringent lockdown rules going on at certain periods of the day. Night curfew is maintained in many parts of the country.
Delhi
Delhi has already imposed a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This curfew is extended to every non-emergency shop in the national capital. However, if anyone falls sick during this time, ambulance services will be there to assist them. Diplomat offices, bus terminus, and rail stations will also work with regulatory and precautionary means in the night curfew.
Mumbai
Mumbai is one of the cities which has introduced a very unique system of lockdown. Weekends are entirely under the curfew period in Mumbai whereas the weekdays have a curfew at night. This has already helped to control the spread of infection in the financial capital of India.
Bengaluru
The police commissioner of Bengaluru has stopped every kind of political meeting and marches for the time being. This is a shocking yet daring step in the present scenario of Indian politics. A lockdown has also been initiated in swimming pools, restaurants, and gymnasiums. 50% occupancy is allowed in any public area to avoid the prevalence of the covid-19 virus.
Raipur
Added with these major cities, Raipur has also introduced the norms of lockdown recently. It can help to avoid the spread of infection among the younger generation.
Madhya Pradesh
Being one of the very first states which have been affected by the rising number of covid-19 patients, Madhya Pradesh has also kept a restriction in cities like Bhopal and Indore.
Noida
Noida is very close to the Delhi province, and the spread of infection is quite high in Noida. That is why the rules introduced in Delhi have been added to Noida as well.
Punjab and Chandigarh
Punjab and Chandigarh have been quite affected by the new wave of the corona. The effects of temporary lockdown are already functional in these states to avoid further spread.
Is Lockdown A Solution?
Right now, no Indian wishes to go back to the time where everything was shut down. However, if the infection keeps on spreading without bounds, it is possible that a nationwide lockdown will be induced again. These area-based lockdowns are initiated to prevent such events from happening. As responsible citizens, we must abide by the laws and take precautionary measures that will save our families and us from the grasp of coronavirus.