Delhi Government Plans Artificial Rain Through Cloud Seeding as Air Quality Worsens After Diwali Celebrations

Oct 21, 2025 02:51 pm CST

Delhi prepares for artificial rain implementation as air quality reaches 'very poor' levels following Diwali celebrations. The cloud seeding operation, promised by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government, awaits meteorological approval between October 24-26. Despite Supreme Court restrictions limiting green firecrackers to specific hours, widespread violations have contributed to deteriorating air conditions across the national capital.