Delhi Eyes Artificial Rain to Tackle Post-Diwali Smog Crisis
• Delhi is preparing for artificial rain experiments post-Diwali to combat worsening air pollution.
• The cloud seeding project, developed with IIT Kanpur, awaits final approval and suitable cloud conditions.
• Experts caution that the results may be temporary, though successful rain could improve Delhi’s Air Quality Index.
Delhi plans artificial rain after Diwali
Delhi is preparing to conduct artificial rain experiments shortly after Diwali in an effort to combat the city’s worsening air pollution. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed that the project, developed with IIT Kanpur, awaits final approval from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and suitable cloud conditions.
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