Delhi to get its first artificial rain in August 2025: What is it, and how does cloud seeding happen

Delhi is set to employ cloud seeding, a weather modification technique, to combat its hazardous air pollution levels. Led by the Delhi Environment Department and IIT Kanpur, this initiative aims to stimulate rainfall using specialized chemicals dispersed by aircraft. The project, rescheduled for August 2025, marks a significant step towards finding innovative solutions for Delhi’s environmental challenges.