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Delhi Records Lowest November Temperature in 3 Years: Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' with AQI at 377
Nov 16, 2025 09:30 pm CST
Delhi recorded 9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, making it the coldest November day in three years. While the IMD forecasts shallow fog for Monday, the city continues to struggle with 'very poor' air quality as 11 monitoring stations reported 'severe' AQI levels above 400, with PM2.5 and PM10 being the main pollutants.
Delhi Cloud Seeding Trials Halted Due to Insufficient Moisture: IIT Kanpur Reports Modest Pollution Reduction Despite No Rain
Oct 29, 2025 05:18 pm CST
IIT Kanpur has temporarily suspended cloud seeding trials in Delhi due to inadequate moisture levels in clouds. Despite no rainfall being triggered during yesterday's two attempts, monitoring stations recorded a 6-10% reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations. Experts clarify that while cloud seeding can serve as an emergency measure during pollution crises, it cannot replace long-term solutions addressing pollution sources.