🌧️ Delhi's Artificial Rain Experiment: A Temporary Fix for Chronic Air Pollution Crisis
Delhi recently conducted an artificial rain experiment in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur to reduce air pollution levels through cloud seeding.
The ₹3.2 crore project involved dispersing silver iodide and salt particles to induce rainfall over selected areas. However, due to low cloud moisture, no significant rainfall occurred, and the city’s AQI remained in the ‘poor’ category.
The article explores how cloud seeding works, why the Delhi experiment fell short, and what long-term measures can effectively tackle pollution — from GRAP enforcement and vehicular emission control to regional coordination on stubble burning.
Vision IAS
🌧️ Delhi's Artificial Rain Experiment: A Temporary Fix for Chronic Air Pollution Crisis
Delhi recently conducted an artificial rain experiment in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur to reduce air pollution levels through cloud seeding.
The ₹3.2 crore project involved dispersing silver iodide and salt particles to induce rainfall over selected areas. However, due to low cloud moisture, no significant rainfall occurred, and the city’s AQI remained in the ‘poor’ category.
The article explores how cloud seeding works, why the Delhi experiment fell short, and what long-term measures can effectively tackle pollution — from GRAP enforcement and vehicular emission control to regional coordination on stubble burning.
🔗 To understand the science, findings, and policy insights, read the full analysis here: visionias.in/blog/current-affairs/delhis-artificia…
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