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  Cloud seeding: How this technique artificially modifies a cloud to produce more rainfall | Explained

  India | October 28, 2025 18:33 IST

  First attempts of artificial rain or snowfall are said to have been made in 1946, when American chemist and meteorologist Vincent Schaefer conducted experiments to understand the physics of precipitation.

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  Delhi cloud seeding: Trial conducted in parts of city, artificial rain expected in few hours

  Delhi | October 28, 2025 14:58 IST

  Delhi cloud seeding: It may take anywhere between 40 minutes and 4 hours for rainfall to occur after cloud seeding. If weather conditions remain favourable, a second attempt will be made later this evening.

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  Weather update: IMD predicts rain for Delhi-NCR; south India braces for Cyclone Montha landfall

  India | October 28, 2025 8:10 IST

  Due to the formation of two weather systems in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for several parts of the country. States including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh have been specifically advised to stay alert.

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  Lessons from Beijing and Bangkok: Do cloud seeding experiments really work?

  India | October 24, 2025 14:22 IST

  Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to increase rainfall or snowfall by stimulating the formation of precipitation within clouds. This is achieved by introducing cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) or ice nuclei, which encourage the growth of raindrops or snowflakes.

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  Delhi ready for 1st-ever artificial rain on Oct 29 to curb pollution, cloud seeding test successful

  Delhi | October 23, 2025 23:59 IST

  Initially scheduled for July, the artificial rain experiment in Delhi was delayed because of the monsoon, changing weather patterns, disturbances, and now, the lack of suitable cloud cover.

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  Artificial rain in Delhi likely after Diwali after IMD gives green light, says Manjinder Singh Sirsa

  Delhi | October 15, 2025 20:15 IST

  The first trial is expected to take place the day after Diwali or shortly thereafter, depending on suitable weather conditions. The Delhi government's cloud seeding project -- a major commitment by the BJP-led administration -- has been postponed multiple times due to various reasons.

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  Delhi cloud seeding project postponed to August-end due to monsoon showers: Govt

  Delhi | July 01, 2025 15:44 IST

  Following consultations with meteorological experts and in light of the current weather patterns, the project team proposed a revised window -- August 30 to September 10 -- when monsoon is expected to recede.

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  Delhi to witness its first-ever artificial rain in July to combat air pollution

  Delhi | June 29, 2025 9:02 IST

  The cloud seeding operation is being spearheaded by IIT Kanpur, which has submitted the flight plan to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Pune for technical coordination.

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  Delhi gears up for first-ever artificial rain, IMD clears cloud seeding pilot project

  Delhi | June 19, 2025 12:24 IST

  The pilot project will be executed in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, which will oversee the scientific, technical, and operational aspects of the effort.

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  OPINION | Artificial Rain in Delhi: Is it possible?

  India | November 20, 2024 12:47 IST

  Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting to explore carrying out artificial rain through seeded clouds as an emergency measure.