Delhi Government Plans Artificial Rain to Combat Post-Diwali Pollution
· India · NDTV, Indian Express
The Delhi government is preparing to implement artificial rain through cloud seeding to mitigate severe air pollution expected after Diwali and Chhath Puja. Cloud seeding involves dispersing substances like silver iodide or dry ice into clouds to induce precipitation, which can help settle particulate matter. This strategy is intended to address the hazardous air quality levels that typically spike in the national capital during the post-festival period. The government has identified this as a potential measure to reduce pollutants when traditional methods prove insufficient. Further details on the operational timeline and specific deployment areas remain to be finalised.
Why it matters
Artificial rain is being considered as a critical emergency intervention to protect public health in Delhi from the severe smog that follows major festivals.
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