Delhi Conducts Two Cloud-Seeding Trials, More Planned Post-Festivals
Delhi Conducts Two Cloud-Seeding Trials, More Planned Post-Festivals
IN · Published Nov 5, 2026
• The Delhi government has recently conducted two cloud-seeding trials near the Indira Gandhi International Airport over the past 15 days.
• These trials are part of an initiative to explore artificial rain as a potential solution to combat the rising air pollution in the national capital.

Impact & Risks

The trials aim to address Delhi's persistent air pollution, which worsens during the winter months due to stubble burning and other factors. If successful, artificial rain could help reduce particulate matter in the air, improving air quality and public health. However, the long-term environmental and ecological impacts of cloud seeding remain a subject of debate among experts.

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