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  Pollution Ka Solution Conclave: 'Cloud seeding is not a solution for Delhi Pollution,' says IIT prof

  India | January 15, 2026 18:00 IST

  Addressing the India TV conclave- 'Pollution Ka Solution', Abhishek Chakraborty from IIT Bombay said that Cloud Seeding could not be a solution for Delhi's pollution and the Cloud Seeding process has a minimal success rate.

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  Delhi cloud-seeding trial put on hold, says IIT Kanpur. Here's why

  Delhi | October 29, 2025 13:34 IST

  The cloud-seeding trial in Delhi scheduled for Wednesday was postponed. Trials held on Tuesday produced no rainfall but led to a 6–10% reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 levels.

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  Delhi AQI: Did cloud seeding reduce pollution in city? Check how's the air quality today

  Delhi | October 29, 2025 8:29 IST

  After a gap of 53 years, Delhi carried out cloud seeding trials on Tuesday to induce artificial rain amid worsening pollution levels, although the weather department reported no measurable rainfall in the city.

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  Delhi cloud seeding: Minister Sirsa claims light rain and drop in pollution; trials to continue

  Delhi | October 29, 2025 7:35 IST

  The operation lasted around 90 minutes, with humidity levels between 15–20%, slightly below ideal but suitable for testing. Sirsa claimed preliminary observations indicated light rainfall (0.1–0.2 mm) around the Delhi–Noida border and a measurable reduction in pollution levels.

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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 conducts cloud seeding trials, experts call it short-term measure to tackle pollution

  Delhi | October 28, 2025 23:35 IST

  Delhi cloud seeding: As per the updates from the officials, the aircraft took off from Kanpur for Delhi and covered areas like Burari, north Karol Bagh and Mayur Vihar before landing at the Meerut Airfield.

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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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  Cloud seeding likely in Delhi anytime soon as Cessna aircraft departs from Kanpur to Meerut

  Delhi | October 23, 2025 16:19 IST

  Cloud seeding operations are likely to begin in Delhi within the next three days, depending on weather conditions. A Cessna aircraft from Kanpur has been dispatched to Meerut to prepare for the mission aimed at reducing air pollution.

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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 likely to conduct cloud seeding trials: How it works, why it's being tested and what to expect

  Delhi | September 06, 2025 12:22 IST

  Delhi cloud seeding: During each sortie, the aircraft will fly just below the cloud base and release hygroscopic particles like sodium chloride and other aerosols into the clouds. These particles serve as nuclei for water droplets to gather and grow, thereby stimulating precipitation.