IIT Delhi Study: Why Cloud Seeding Fails as a Solution for Delhi's Winter Air Pollution Crisis

Nov 01, 2025 01:37 am CST

A comprehensive IIT Delhi study reveals why cloud seeding is ineffective for combating Delhi's winter air pollution, citing insufficient atmospheric moisture during peak pollution months and limited longevity of air quality improvements even when rainfall occurs. The research emphasizes that sustained emission reduction remains the only viable long-term solution, despite recent unsuccessful cloud seeding trials across the Delhi-NCR region.