In a bid to combat severe air pollution, the Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, conducted cloud seeding trials in Delhi to induce artificial rain to wash away pollutants. The three trials to date, one on October 23 and two on October 28, have produced no significant rain in the capital, facing challenges like low moisture content (only 15-20%) and unfavourable winter conditions. Though initial trials didn't produce significant rain, they provided valuable insights into the overall cost.

Cost of Cloud Seeding in Delhi

According to the IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agarwal, the two trials on October 28 -- conducted over 300 sq km -- were about Rs 60 lakh, which translates to roughly Rs 20,000 per sq km. The Delhi government has earmarked Rs 3.21 crore for five such trials d

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