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New Delhi: The problem of air pollution continues to plague Delhi, and the authorities may reportedly once again resort to artificial rain to curb that issue. According to a report by the NDTV, IIT Kanpur has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for permission to conduct cloud seeding trials between April and June to bring about the artificial rain over the national capital. This is going to be another fresh attempt to test if the chances of bringing on artificial rain can be ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Dense toxic smog blanketed India´s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of pat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Dense toxic smog blanketed India's capital on Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of patients ...Read More >
Words by Sanjay Jha, ITV News in New Delhi Delhi, one of the world's most polluted capitals, is preparing to induce artificial rain later this month in an attempt to counter its worsening air pollution. The city's government has approved a cloud-seeding operation between October 28 and 30, the first such experiment in the Indian capital, hoping that induced rainfall will help wash away the thick smog that blankets the city every winter. The operation follows the Hindu festival of Diwali, whic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28: Delhi Forest and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that two attempts to induce artificial rain were made in the Capital on Tuesday with the help of IIT-Kanpur and similar efforts shall continue in the coming days. "Today, one attempt was made in the morning and another in the evening. The results are still to be collated," Sirsa told IANS, highlighting the government's efforts to use scientific measures to counter polluted air in Delhi. The experiment for induci ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Delhi suffers from its annual toxic smog blanket, the skies above the capital played host to an ambitious experiment, one that aimed to bring rain from the clouds. On Tuesday, a cloud seeding trial took place over portions of Delhi in a last-ditch attempt to clear the capital's polluted air. The plane involved in the mission has now returned to its base in Kanpur, officials confirmed. But early hopes appear to have been dashed by existing atmospheric conditions. Meteorological dat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Environmentalists have termed the Delhi government's cloud-seeding trial a short-term measure, saying it may temporarily reduce pollution but will not address the root causes of the capital's deteriorating air quality. The Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, conducted a cloud-seeding trial on Tuesday to induce artificial rain in parts of the national capital. "Rain can subside pollution but it is only a temporary, end-of-the-tail solution that might prov ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, conducted cloud-seeding trials in parts of Delhi on Tuesday, with more such exercises planned over the next few days, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Environmentalists, however, termed the Delhi government's cloud-seeding trial a short-term measure, saying it may temporarily reduce pollution but fails to address the root causes of the capital's deteriorating air quality. According to officials, the ...Read More >
AFP | New Delhi Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government's Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday afternoon using a Cessna light a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Indian authorities on Tuesday carried out a cloud-seeding experiment over smog-choked New Delhi in an attempt to induce rainfall and clear the city's toxic air, which has sparked anger among residents. A plane sprayed chemicals into clouds over some areas of the Indian capital to encourage rain and wash pollutants from the air, which remained in the "very poor" category, according to air quality monitors. Cloud seeding -- a weather modification method that releases chemicals ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Indian authorities on Tuesday carried out a cloud-seeding experiment over smog-choked New Delhi in an attempt to induce rainfall and clear the city's toxic air, which has sparked anger among residents. A plane sprayed chemicals into clouds over some areas of the Indian capital to encourage rain and wash pollutants from the air, which remained in the "very poor" category, according to air quality monitors. Cloud seeding -- a weather modification method that releases chemicals ...Read More >
Noida, October 28: Delhi is gearing up for an artificial rain experiment through cloud seeding to bring temporary relief from its hazardous air pollution. The operation is being led by IIT Kanpur and aims to trigger rainfall between October 28 and 30 to help wash away harmful pollutants choking the capital's skies. The aircraft for cloud seeding in Delhi has taken off from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, ANI reported. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirmed that all preparations for the cloud seedin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, conducted the first cloud-seeding trial in parts of Delhi on Tuesday, with more such exercises planned over the next few days, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. According to 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. "The Cessna aircraft took off from Kanpur. It released eight fire flare ...Read More >
Kanpur/New Delhi, October 28: With the air visibility improving by afternoon, a plane carrying scientists took off from Kanpur to attempt cloud seeding and inducing artificial rain in Delhi's Burari area on Tuesday, said an official of IIT-Kanpur. "The plane with two passengers took off at 12.20 p.m. and it will take about two-and-a-half hours to reach Delhi," said an official of IIT Kanpur Media Cell. Earlier in the day, Delhi Forest and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told IANS tha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): In a move to curb rising air pollution in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday announced that all commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi and not compliant with BS-VI emission standards will be prohibited from entering the city from November 1. The official notification issued by CAQM states, "The Commission with a view to abate air pollution caused by high volume of transport/commercial goods vehicles ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Delhi is expected to witness its first artificial rain, as the aircraft designated for cloud seeding has taken off from Kanpur for the national capital. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed the development. Cloud seeding involves artificially generating rainfall by introducing specific particles, such as silver iodide crystals or salt-based compounds, into moisture-laden clouds. Aircraft are used to disperse these particles, which condense smalle ...Read More >
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) climbed to an average of 395 on October 21 after Diwali celebrations, placing it in the severe category; PM2.5 levels peaked at 675 µg/m³ on Diwali night. Thirty-six of the city's 38 monitoring stations reported "red zone" readings, marking one of the worst pollution spikes in recent years. By comparison, post-Diwali AQI levels were 328 in 2024, 218 in 2023, and 312 in 2022. The Delhi government is working in collaboration with IIT Kanpur's Department of Aerospac ...Read More >
Delhi's first cloud seeding trial: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said a review meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday (October 28) to assess the feasibility of carrying out the trial. The Delhi government is likely to conduct its first cloud seeding trial on Tuesday if weather conditions are favourable, an official said. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told news agency PTI that a review meeting was scheduled for Tuesday (October 28) to assess the feasibility ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The Delhi government may conduct its first cloud seeding trial on Tuesday if weather conditions are favourable, an official said. Speaking to PTI, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that a review meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday to assess the feasibility of carrying out the trial. "The flight will arrive in Delhi from Kanpur tomorrow. If the weather conditions are favourable, we may conduct the cloud seeding trial. However, everything depends on ...Read More >
New Delhi: The city's base station, Safdarjung, recorded the season's lowest minimum temperature on Friday at 17 degrees Celsius. While the minimum temperature is expected to remain 16-18 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday, it is likely to rise to 18-20 degrees from Monday due to a western disturbance.The city is likely to receive one or two spells of very light rain or drizzle on Monday and Tuesday due to the western disturbance while Delhi govt has announced plans to conduct its first arti ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has invoked the 12-point GRAP Stage II plan to curb further deterioration, following a review of current meteorological conditions and air quality forecasts. New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region continued to grapple with unhealthy air on Thursday, October 23, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the 'very poor' to 'severe' range despite measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II. ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Today: Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to a 'very poor' category. Authorities have kept Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan in effect. Truck-mounted water sprinklers are being used to combat pollution. Cloud seeding is being considered as a potential solution. Health experts warn of serious health impacts from the rising pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi worsened on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, the Central Pollution Control Board ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Sunday. The city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered around 420 in several areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cloud conditions are likely to be favourable between October 28 and 30. Delhi could witness its first artificial rainfall on October 29. At Anand Vihar, one of Delhi's most polluted monitoring stations, the AQI touched 420 on Sunday morning. It fell squarely in the 'severe' ...Read More >
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR. As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same category. The A ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has invoked the 12-point GRAP Stage II plan to curb further deterioration, following a review of current meteorological conditions and air quality forecasts. New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region continued to grapple with unhealthy air on Thursday, October 23, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the 'very poor' to 'severe' range despite measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR. As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same cate ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government's Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday (Oct 23) afternoon using a Cessna light aeroplane over the city's northe ...Read More >
AFP | New Delhi Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government's Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday afternoon using a Cessna light a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) AAP leader and Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha on Friday raised objections on the recent cloud seeding trial conducted in Delhi's Burari area, alleging that the exercise was done without informing local residents or public representatives, in "violation of standard operating procedures". There was no immediate response available from the Delhi government over the allegations. Addressing a press conference, Jha said, "When you try to do cloud seeding, there are standard operating ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that cloud seeding is essential for the national capital as it could play a key role in controlling rising pollution levels during the winter season. Speaking about a successful test run of the experiment carried out on Thursday, Gupta said, "Cloud seeding is something that has never happened before. We want to carry out this trial over the city as it could help reduce air pollution." "We believe this technology will be suc ...Read More >
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