Inside Delhi's Cloud Seeding Initiative: How Artificial Rain Could Combat Severe Air Pollution

Oct 24, 2025 06:27 pm CST

Delhi prepares for its first artificial rainfall on October 29 to combat dangerous post-Diwali air pollution. Following a successful trial using silver iodide and sodium chloride, this weather modification technique builds on previous research conducted in 2018 by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Despite delays due to unfavorable conditions, the Rs 3.21 crore project aims to provide much-needed relief from Delhi's deteriorating air quality.