Delhi considers cloud seeding to combat pollution, but experts doubt its effectiveness due to lack of moisture.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) says cloud seeding, proposed by IIT Kanpur to combat Delhi's severe winter pollution, may not be effective due to lack of moisture and reliance on existing clouds. While the Delhi government supports the Rs. 3 crore experiment, environmentalists are divided, with some concerned about potential harm and others pushing for immediate trials.

November 22, 2024
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