Delhi Conducts Cloud-Seeding Trials to Explore Artificial Rain Amid Rising Pollution
Delhi has conducted two cloud-seeding trials near Indira Gandhi International Airport in the past 15 days to explore artificial rain as a measure against worsening air pollution ahead of Diwali. These trials were carried out at about 30,000 metres altitude, higher than last year's 10,000 metres. More trials are planned after Diwali and Chhath, though no official announcement is expected before then. Cloud seeding aims to induce rainfall by dispersing substances into clouds, but its success depends on suitable weather conditions. Delhi's air quality remains poor, with authorities also imposing construction bans and work-from-home directives to reduce pollution.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 5 Nov, 04:20 am. Other outlets followed.