To combat pollution…cloud seeding and artificial rain release in New Delhi
Launched City authorities in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology "Kanpur, the first test yesterday afternoon using a single-engine Cessna aircraft over "Burari"a town located north of the federal territory of Delhi.
Preliminary cloud seeding experiments
New Delhi’s Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, said in a statement: "A cloud seeding test flight was conducted, during which cloud seeding rockets were launched".
He added "This trip aims to verify New Delhi’s cloud seeding capabilities, the aircraft’s readiness and independence, and to evaluate the capabilities of the equipment and missiles used for seeding, in addition to coordination between all agencies."
The nature of the chemical used in this test was not determined.
The most polluted capital in the world
The city, which contains more than 30 million people, is classified as one of the most polluted Capitalspollution worldwide.
Every winter, cold air remains trapped under warm air, creating "cover" It prevents the thick, toxic cloud generated by factories, traffic, and agricultural fires from spreading to higher altitudes.
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