US EditionDelhi prepares for its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution: Here's how it will work
- On Saturday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the city will conduct its first-ever artificial rain trial between July 4 and 11 to combat air pollution.
- Part of Delhi's broader Clear Air Plan, the initiative was finalized within four months of government formation, marking a historic urban pollution control step scheduled between July 4 and 11.
- Experts from IIT Kanpur developed five aircraft sorties, each lasting around 90 minutes and covering about 100 sq km, dispersing a seeding mix of silver iodide, iodised salt, and rock salt.
- By inducing artificial rain, Delhi aims to temporarily reduce pollutants and provide short-term air quality relief during the pollution crisis.
- Delhi has submitted a proposal to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for an alternate window, marking the first large-scale urban cloud seeding effort to address air pollution and potentially set a precedent for other cities.
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Delhi's Bold Step: Artificial Rain to Combat Air Pollution | Science-Environment
In a pioneering move, Delhi plans to execute artificial rain via cloud seeding to combat air pollution, scheduled for July 4-11. This initiative, supported by IIT Kanpur, involves using modified aircraft to disperse a seeding mixture aimed at generating rain, thereby reducing pollution levels in the city.
Delhi to witness its first-ever artificial rain in July to combat air pollution
In a landmark initiative aimed at tackling air pollution, Delhi is set to experience artificial rain for the first time. The cloud seeding operation is scheduled to take place between July 4 and 11, depending on favourable weather conditions, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Saturday. The cloud seeding operation is being spearheaded by IIT Kanpur, which has submitted the flight plan to the India Meteorological Depart…
First-ever artificial rain in Delhi likely from July 4 to 11: Environment Minister
The national capital is all set for its first date with artificial rain as a trial of the cloud seeding process has been scheduled between July 4 and 11, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Saturday. “The initiative marks a historic step in controlling urban air pollution. Our aim is to provide Delhiites with clean air. That’s why we’re taking this bold step of inducing artificial rain. We are hopeful that it will bring…
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