Delhi is set for its first artificial rain through cloud seeding, potentially on October 29, according to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Also read: Cloud seeding trails held successfully, artificial rain expected on Oct 28–30

A trial flight over Burari successfully tested the system, releasing silver iodide and sodium chloride into clouds.

The project is a collaboration between the Delhi government and IIT-Kanpur, with support from IMD and IITM Pune.

Five cloud-seeding trials are planned in northwest Delhi to reduce particulate pollution during the post-Diwali smog season.

Operations have approval from DGCA and follow strict safety and air traffic protocols.

How artificial rain works:

Cloud seeding involves releasing substances like silver iodide or sodium chloride into clouds.

These

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