Delhi has been eagerly waiting for artificial rain, also called cloud seeding as the absence of unsuitable clouds delayed the process. A few days back, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the completion of preparations for artificial rain through cloud seeding in the national capital. She added that experts have successfully tested it in the Burari area on Thursday. She even said that there is a possibility that clouds may come from October 28-30.

What is cloud seeding and how does it work?

Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique aimed at enhancing precipitation. It involves dispersing certain substances, most commonly silver iodide (AgI) or salt particles, into clouds. These particles act as nuclei around which water vapour condenses and eventually falls as rain.

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