Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, Cloud Seeding Planned
Delhi's air quality is currently very bad, in the 'very poor' category.
The government is planning to try and make it rain to clean the air, a process called cloud seeding, likely around October 29.
The government is attempting to solve the severe environmental problem.
Air quality is 'very poor' in many areas.
Doctors warn that bad air is causing health problems, especially for those with existing conditions, as well as young children and the elderly.
Measures like cloud seeding are to improve the air.
Delhi's air quality has reached the 'very poor' category.
Cloud seeding is planned for October 29 to induce artificial rain.
Health experts caution about the effects of air pollution.
AQI at Lodhi Road is 287; India Gate's is 325.
Water sprinklers are deployed in some areas to reduce particulate matter.
- Who
- Delhi government, health experts, citizens
- What
- Experiencing 'very poor' air quality; planning cloud seeding.
- When
- Ongoing, cloud seeding planned for October 29.
- Where
- Delhi, NCR
- Why
- To combat air pollution and improve air quality.
Health Concerns
Government Actions
Air Quality Impact
Health Concerns
Health experts highlight rising health issues related to the 'very poor' air quality, impacting people with pre-existing conditions and the young.
Government Actions
The Delhi government is taking initiative by using cloud seeding to resolve this critical environmental problem and ensuring the citizens’ health.
- AQI Category
- 'Very Poor'
- Planned Cloud Seeding
- October 29
- Location
- Delhi, India
- AQI Lodhi Road
- 287
- AQI India Gate
- 325
Sources
Rain likely next week, Delhi readies for cloud seeding
Double Rain Affect in Delhi? City Awaits First Cloud Seeding Experiment as Western Disturbance Nears
Cloud seeding essential to tackle pollution: CM Rekha
AAP questions cloud seeding trial in Burari
Delhi Pollution: How Many Planes Will Be Needed For Cloud Seeding In City?
Why cloud seeding experiments planned over Delhi during post-monsoon season may not work
Delhi Air Quality Remains In 'Severe' Category, Artificial Rain Likely From October 29
Delhi’s air quality dips to ‘very poor’ at 318 as smog blankets national capital
AQI in National Capital Deteriorates To 'Very Poor' Category
