Delhi's Cloud Seeding Experiment to Combat Pollution Shows Limited Success

In an attempt to curb severe air pollution, Delhi conducted its first cloud seeding experiment in over 50 years. Led by IIT Kanpur, a Cessna aircraft fired flares containing silver iodide and salt into clouds over the city to induce artificial rain. However, the trial yielded limited results, with officials citing very low moisture content in the clouds. While a slight reduction in pollutant levels was reported in targeted areas, the experiment highlights the challenges of using weather modification as an emergency solution for pollution.