Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:09am on 28 Oct 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the capital's first cloud seeding trial will occur today, pending improved visibility in Kanpur. The aircraft will depart once visibility reaches 5,000 metres from current 2,000 metres. This artificial rain initiative aims to combat winter air pollution as part of Delhi government's broader strategy. A test flight over Burari last week released silver iodide and sodium chloride compounds, but rainfall failed due to insufficient atmospheric moisture (under 20% versus required 50%). The IMD indicated favorable cloud formations between October 28-30. IIT Kanpur will conduct five trials in northwest Delhi under a Rs 3.21 crore project approved in May, after securing clearances from over ten central and state departments. (PC: X/Shorts91)
