Cloud seeding: Delhi to conduct 1st artificial rain trial today; aircraft to take off from Kanpur once weather improves

Delhi’s Environment Minister announced a potential cloud-seeding operation for artificial rain today, contingent on favorable weather in Kanpur where the aircraft is stationed. This initiative aims to combat the city’s ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ air quality post-Diwali. Officials expressed hope for a successful experiment to address severe environmental challenges.