Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into the 'severe' zone.


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After more than five decades, Delhi once again reached for the skies — quite literally — in an ambitious attempt to induce rain to combat rising pollution and poor air quality (AQI). Despite sophisticated techniques, the cloud seeding efforts failed, leaving experts and citizens questioning why the experiment didn’t work. Watch this story to understand the science, challenges, and future of artificial rain in India.

Effort To Create Artificial Rain And Reduce Pollution Fail In Delhi

Earlier in the day, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that the government planned to conduct its first cloud seeding exercise, provided weather conditions were suitable.

Delhi artificial rain prep begins: Aircraft departs from Kanpur for cloudseeding, trial underway

According to the World Meteorological Organisation, there are at least 50 countries that are experimenting with weather modification or cloud seeding. Here are the countries that have an active cloud seeding program.

Global cloud seeding:  List of nations experimenting with cloud seeding

In this process, certain chemical compounds are sprayed using aircraft or rockets to encourage the formation of raindrops, making them heavy enough to fall to the ground as rain.

Delhi artificial rain today? What is cloud seeding, its benefits and side effects — All details here

Delhi is preparing for its first-ever cloud seeding operation to tackle record-breaking air pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirmed a successful artificial rain test in Burari, with the first full-scale seeding expected on October 29. But can engineered rain truly clear Delhi’s toxic air—or is it just a short-term fix? Experts explain how cloud seeding works, its environmental impact, and whether “fake rain” can offer real relief for India’s most polluted city.

What Is Cloud Seeding; Can Artificial Rain Remove Delhi's Pollution?

The authorities said there are just not enough clouds to begin with. The IMD said that  no favourable cloud window is expected before October 25.

Artificial rain to fight air pollution? Delhi to get cloud seeding, but there's one problem

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa previously said that five modified Cessna aircraft will be deployed for ‘cloud seeding’ or ‘artificial rain’ in order to receive rainfall and reduce air pollutants in Delhi.


What is 'cloud seeding' and why Delhi has now scheduled it for September—Details here

As Delhi battles persistent air pollution, the Delhi government will carry out its first-ever artificial rain trial in early July, aiming to cleanse the city’s atmosphere using cloud seeding.

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Scientists are stepping up cloud seeding programs across the United Arab Emirates to encourage rainfall and tackle a shortage of natural water resources. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you how this works.

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