India trials Delhi cloud seeding to clean air in world’s most polluted city

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hannah Ellis-Petersen in DelhiOctober 24, 2025 at 09:25 AM

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The Delhi regional government is conducting a cloud-seeding experiment to induce artificial rain and combat air pollution in the world's most polluted city. Cloud seeding involves adding silver iodide particles to clouds to increase precipitation. The trial was initiated following hazardous air quality levels post-Diwali festival. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed the first trial flight, while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that Delhi could experience its first artificial rain on October 29 if conditions remain favorable. However, experts criticize cloud seeding as an ineffective solution to pollution and warn of potential long-term environmental impacts.

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Rekha Gupta 30% Manjinder Singh Sirsa 40% Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ×250% Delhi ×680%

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