Cloud seeding for artificial rains has been attempted in Delhi amid poor air quality in the state capital after Diwali. A test flight was conducted at Burari last week.
The trial was conducted by the Delhi government in collaboration with IIT Kanpur.
The attempt to induce artificial rain to tackle the capital’s air pollution is part of the Delhi government’s strategy to mitigate deteriorating air quality as the winter months approach.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told reporters, “This is an experiment. We will see what comes out of it. If the experiment is successful, I believe a solution will emerge which will be very important for Delhiites… This is new for all of us as it is the first time in Delhi. But I pray that this experiment will be successful and that Delhi will benefit from it,” ANI reported.
Manjinder Singh SirsaThe Delhi Environment Minister said eight fire flares were released and the trial lasted for half an hour.
“IIT-Kanpur says rain could occur within 15 minutes to four hours after the cloud seeding trial,” Sirsa also said, according to PTI.
He also disclosed that another trial will be held later on Tuesday in the outskirts of the city. Nine to 10 tests are likely to be conducted over the next few days.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.
