Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Delhi to Commence Cloud Seeding Trials in September to Combat Air Pollution
Delhi is going to try making it rain to clean the air.
They'll fly a special plane in September and spray stuff into the clouds to make them rain.
Rain helps wash away pollution.
The plan was for July, but the weather wasn't good enough.
The government is spending money to see if this helps, especially after the monsoon season.
The plane will fly over areas with a lot of pollution.
Delhi will conduct cloud seeding trials in September to reduce air pollution.
The trials were postponed from July due to unsuitable weather conditions.
The Delhi government has allocated ₹3.21 crore for the pilot project.
A Cessna 206-H aircraft will be used for five sorties over pollution-prone regions.
Hygroscopic particles will be released into clouds to stimulate precipitation and reduce pollutants.
- Who
- Delhi government, IIT-Kanpur.
- What
- Cloud seeding trials to reduce air pollution.
- When
- First two weeks of September.
- Where
- Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To reduce air pollution levels by inducing artificial rain.
Potential Benefits
Potential Concerns
Effectiveness
Potential Benefits
Reduced air pollution by inducing artificial rain.
Potential Concerns
Potential environmental impact and effectiveness.
- Project Budget
- ₹3.21 crore
- Aircraft Type
- Cessna 206-H
- Primary Target
- Air pollution reduction
- Seeding Material
- Hygroscopic particles
- Lead Organization
- IIT-Kanpur
- Operational Clearance
- Granted by DGCA
