Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:58pm on 29 Oct 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
The much-anticipated cloud-seeding trial planned for October 29 in Delhi was postponed after IIT Kanpur scientists reported insufficient atmospheric moisture for effective artificial rain. Humidity levels hovered around 15%, well below the minimum requirement for condensation and rainfall. The ₹3.2-crore pilot project aimed to tackle Delhi’s severe air pollution through induced precipitation. Officials confirmed that the experiment will be rescheduled once favorable meteorological conditions emerge. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Delhi government and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, is part of broader efforts to combat the capital’s worsening air quality. (PC: PTI)
