Delhi Plans Artificial Rain If Pollution Worsens After Diwali, Chhath Puja
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Delhi Plans Artificial Rain If Pollution Worsens After Diwali, Chhath Puja
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances like silver iodide and dry ice to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
New Delhi: Despite several restrictions and measures taken in Delhi, air pollution is continuously increasing. AQI in Delhi has reached 482. Keeping this situation in mind, the government has taken a big decision. According to sources, the Delhi government has prepared a plan to control the deteriorating air quality (AQI). Sources have confirmed that after Diwali and Chhath Puja […] The post Preparations for artificial rain in Diwali as AQI reac…
Delhi pollution: Government considers artificial rain after Diwali, conducts two trials
The Delhi government has conducted two artificial rain trials near the airport in the past two weeks and is considering further cloud-seeding exercises after Diwali. Chhath is among the possible dates. The initiative aims to provide temporary relief from worsening pollution, although its success depends on suitable weather conditions.
If pollution increases after Diwali, artificial rain may be induced in Delhi. With the help of IIT Kanpur, the government conducted two cloud seeding trials near the airport over a period of 15 days.
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