From the archive record
Aerial video captures the expanding urban landscape of Haldia, a major industrial port city in eastern India known for its petrochemical industries, river port facilities, and refinery infrastructure. Dense clusters of residential and commercial buildings spread across the cityscape while communication towers and urban infrastructure rise above the surrounding neighborhoods. A thick layer of haze and industrial smog covers the horizon, reflecting the atmospheric conditions commonly associated with large industrial and maritime zones. Haldia serves as an important economic hub along the Hooghly River and hosts major industrial operations including facilities linked to Indian Oil Corporation Limited and other petrochemical industries. The footage highlights the blend of rapid urban growth, i