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Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels as Farm Fires Contribute 22% to Pollution
Nov 13, 2025 10:48 am CST
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second consecutive day, with an AQI of 418. Stubble burning in neighboring states contributed 22.4% to pollution levels, posing serious health risks to residents. Weather forecasts predict a slight improvement with temperatures continuing to drop and shallow fog expected on Thursday.
Delhi's First Cloud Seeding Trial: Combating Air Pollution Through Artificial Rainfall Technology
Oct 28, 2025 02:53 am CST
Delhi government prepares for its first cloud seeding trial to combat winter air pollution, pending favorable weather conditions. The IIT Kanpur-led project, costing Rs 3.21 crore, aims to induce artificial rainfall through silver iodide and sodium chloride compounds, with multiple government agencies providing necessary clearances for implementation.
Artificial Rain In Delhi Soon? Aviation Body Okays Cloud Seeding Trials
Sep 25, 2025 01:13 am CST
Delhi may soon witness artificial rain for the first time, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cleared cloud seeding trials over the city between October 1 and November 30 this year.
J&K's Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage To Resume On Wednesday After 22-Day Halt
Sep 17, 2025 02:48 am CST
The pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district will resume on Wednesday, subject to favourable weather conditions, the shrine board said.