Artificial rain 'not feasible' option to combat Delhi air pollution crisis, says CPCB
1 month ago

Artificial rain 'not feasible' option to combat Delhi air pollution crisis, says CPCB

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Central Pollution Control Board has said the feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture and reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed. The CPCB shared its observations on a cloud seeding proposal by IIT Kanpur, which aims to combat Delhi's severe air pollution crisis through artificial rainfall. According to the CPCB, cloud seeding faces significant challenges due to insufficient moisture in the air and the dependency on pre-existing clouds influenced by Western Disturbances. In northern India, winter clouds are often influenced by Western Disturbances, and the moisture content in the air remains low, limiting the scope of successful operations," the CPCB stated in its reply.

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Parts of Delhi receive light rain, min temp rises, air quality close to severe
19 hours, 38 minutes ago

Parts of Delhi receive light rain, min temp rises, air quality close to severe

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday even as the minimum temperature rose and the air quality continued to be almost in the “severe” category. The air quality was likely to remain “very poor” on Monday. The air quality was likely to stay in the “very poor” category. An AQI between 0 and 50 is classified as “good”, between …

Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, air quality remains 'severe'
1 day ago

Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, air quality remains 'severe'

India Today  

Parts of Delhi-NCR received light rain early on Monday as the Air Quality Index in the national capital marginally improved, but remained in the 'severe' category with a reading of 400 as of 9 am. At the Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's official weather station, the minimum temperature was recorded at 8.6 degrees Celsius, a degree above normal, due to the cloud …

Delhi's toxic air crisis: Can 'cloud seeding' be the solution to hazardous pollution levels?
1 week, 6 days ago

Delhi's toxic air crisis: Can 'cloud seeding' be the solution to hazardous pollution levels?

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality index recently hit hazardous levels, surpassing 450, making it one of the world’s most polluted cities. Cloud Seeding:The Proposed Solution In response to the crisis, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai proposed an unconventional solution: cloud seeding, or artificial rain. IIT Kanpur has estimated the cost of implementing cloud seeding at approximately 1 lakh rupees per square kilometre, …

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?
3 weeks ago

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Wired  

As winter sets in, a dense layer of toxic smog has descended over Delhi, driving the city’s air quality down to its worst level in eight years. On November 18, the Air Quality Index hit 494, plunging the city’s pollution levels into the “severe plus” category, the worst classification possible. “Two times, three times, four times, five times higher than …

Is artificial rain the answer to Delhi’s air crisis?
1 month ago

Is artificial rain the answer to Delhi’s air crisis?

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for a third straight day on Wednesday. As the city battles toxic pollution, can artificial rain, or cloud seeding, improve the situation? Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Dean of Kotak School of Sustainability at IIT Kanpur, told NDTV that tackling air pollution with artificial rain will not be easy. According to IIT Kanpur’s Manindra …

OPINION | Artificial Rain in Delhi: Is it possible?
1 month ago

OPINION | Artificial Rain in Delhi: Is it possible?

India TV News  

Air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region has touched the 'severe-plus' category for the third consecutive day, with people in the capital gasping for breath. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting to explore carrying out of artificial rain through seeded clouds as an emergency measure. Some people have suggested that …

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?
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1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

Al Jazeera  

State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical. Soaring air pollution in India’s capital, New Delhi, has reached “hazardous” levels this week, causing state officials to limit movement and revive plans to stimulate artificial rain to clear toxic smog. Here’s what you need to know about Delhi’s smog challenge and what artificial …

₹100-crore Gurugram flats remain invisible in thick smog as Delhi AQI rises, netizens say ‘premium pollution club’
1 month ago

₹100-crore Gurugram flats remain invisible in thick smog as Delhi AQI rises, netizens say ‘premium pollution club’

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: A building with ₹100-crore flats in Gurugram is not clearly visible due to thick smog, as the air quality levels of Delhi-NCR have been very poor. An X user shared an image of the building named Camillias in Gurugram, where each flat would cost ₹60-100 crore. In the end, whether you’re gasping for air at ground level or …

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'

Hindustan Times  

Delhi air pollution updates: As air quality in Delhi-NCR turns toxic, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was not acting on their repeated request to allow artificial rain in the national capital. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai addresses a press conference regarding the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, in New Delhi, Monday, …

Amid worsening Delhi pollution, minister Gopal Rai calls for cloud seeding to reduce AQI – all about artificial rain
1 month ago

Amid worsening Delhi pollution, minister Gopal Rai calls for cloud seeding to reduce AQI – all about artificial rain

Live Mint  

Delhi AQI Today: Amid escalating air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called on Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to reconsider the use of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to tackle the city’s worsening Air Quality Index. The Delhi Government has implemented the Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution and continues exploring solutions …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains 'severe plus'; schools, DU colleges go online. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates
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1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains 'severe plus'; schools, DU colleges go online. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: The air quality in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram reached “alarmingly high” levels, with most AQI stations touching 500-mark even on Tuesday morning, November 19, while a dense layer of smog enveloped the National Capital Region for the seventh consecutive day. Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests …

What is cloud seeding? The science behind artificial rain that Delhi's air needs
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1 month ago

What is cloud seeding? The science behind artificial rain that Delhi's air needs

India Today  

As Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, the concept of cloud seeding has emerged as a potential short-term solution to combat the hazardous air quality. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Central government to intervene, requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assistance in facilitating artificial rain to tackle the escalating air pollution crisis in the national capital. Delhi's …

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: To tackle the alarmingly high pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Central government to implement artificial rain as a measure to combat the worsening air quality. The Union environment minister has not responded to repeated requests from the Delhi government to call an emergency meeting over the dire …

Artificial rain needed: Delhi flags air emergency, seeks Centre's nod
1 month ago

Artificial rain needed: Delhi flags air emergency, seeks Centre's nod

India Today  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote to the Central government, seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for artificial rain in the national capital in an effort to combat the worsening air pollution levels in the national capital. During the press conference, Rai also slammed Union Environment Minister, Bhupendra Yadav, saying the latter "has not called a single meeting …

Can artificial rain lessen air pollution in Delhi? Experts question effectiveness
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can artificial rain lessen air pollution in Delhi? Experts question effectiveness

India Today  

Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region have been grappling with "very poor" pollution levels for the past ten days, raising serious health concerns for its residents. In response to this alarming situation, some residential societies, including the prominent DLF, have implemented an unconventional method to tackle the dust concentration: sprinkling water from the top of high-rise buildings, an initiative …

Gopal Rai Proposes Cloud Seeding Plan to Combat Delhi's Air Pollution
2 months ago

Gopal Rai Proposes Cloud Seeding Plan to Combat Delhi's Air Pollution

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested a meeting with the central government to approve a cloud seeding proposal to combat air pollution in the city. The proposal requires clearances from various government agencies, including the Ministry of Defence, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India, before it can be implemented.

Environment Minister Requests Meeting to Discuss Artificial Rain Plan for Delhi
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2 months ago

Environment Minister Requests Meeting to Discuss Artificial Rain Plan for Delhi

New Indian Express  

Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested a meeting of all stakeholders to approve a cloud seeding proposal to artificially induce rain in Delhi. The city's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 363, prompting the government to implement the Winter Action Plan from September 25, 2024, to combat pollution. Rai emphasizes the need for emergency …

Delhi Weather Update: Warm and Humid with Afternoon Showers Expected, AQI Remains a Concern
3 months ago

Delhi Weather Update: Warm and Humid with Afternoon Showers Expected, AQI Remains a Concern

ABP News  

Today, Delhi is experiencing a mix of warm and humid weather as the monsoon season continues to influence the region's climate. Cloud cover has been prominent, with sporadic light rain expected in the late afternoon and evening, which could provide some relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department has advised residents to stay cautious while traveling due to the …

Delhi government writes to Centre seeking nod for artificial rain to combat winter smog
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi government writes to Centre seeking nod for artificial rain to combat winter smog

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Friday urged the Centre to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate the feasibility of cloud seeding technology in the national capital to curb the intensity of air pollution during winter months, and secure necessary permissions in that regard. In a letter to Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …

Artificial Rain To Fight Winter Air Pollution: Delhi Seeks Urgent Meeting With Centre to Evaluate Cloud Seeding
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Artificial Rain To Fight Winter Air Pollution: Delhi Seeks Urgent Meeting With Centre to Evaluate Cloud Seeding

News 18  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday wrote to Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate cloud seeding to combat Delhi’s winter air pollution and secure necessary permissions. On Wednesday, News18 had reported that the Delhi government has started work on the ‘Winter Action Plan’ for the national capital …

Work from Home, artificial rain among pollution control strategies of Delhi govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Work from Home, artificial rain among pollution control strategies of Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai announced on Thursday that the government is developing policies such as “work from home” as part of this year’s “Winter Action Plan” to address air pollution in the capital. - Environment minister Gopal Rai said that the recent meeting with environment experts and officials sought input on combating air pollution. - Delhi’s Winter Action Plan …

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, overcast conditions likely to remain
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, overcast conditions likely to remain

Hindustan Times  

Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday with the Indian Meteorological Department predicting generally cloud skies for the city with very light to light rainfall accompanied with strong surface winds ranging from 25 to 35 km per hour till Monday. According to the IMD, Delhi will receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on August 8 Delhi's Air Quality Index stands …

Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum

Hindustan Times  

Last week, Delhi faced an extraordinary rainfall event, leading to significant flooding in various parts of the city. “The heavy rainfall in Delhi last week was significant but did not qualify as a cloudburst,” said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general, IMD. While Delhi's rainfall totalled 160-200 mm in 24 hours, it was classified as very to extremely heavy rain, not a …

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 30.05 °C, check weather forecast for July 21, 2024
5 months ago

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 30.05 °C, check weather forecast for July 21, 2024

Hindustan Times  

Date Temperature Sky July 22, 2024 33.17 °C Light rain July 23, 2024 35.96 °C Moderate rain July 24, 2024 28.59 °C Very heavy rain July 25, 2024 34.06 °C Light rain July 26, 2024 32.21 °C Moderate rain July 27, 2024 31.21 °C Moderate rain July 28, 2024 32.58 °C Moderate rain City Temperature Sky Mumbai 27.15 °C Heavy …

Amid heavy rainfall, Delhi breathes cleanest air in 297 days
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid heavy rainfall, Delhi breathes cleanest air in 297 days

Hindustan Times  

For Delhi residents, the rain over the past few days has brought relief not only from the sweltering heat, but now also from the air pollution that incessantly plagues the city. Delhi on Thursday recorded the cleanest air the city has seen in nearly 300 days, as the 24-hour average air quality index reading fell to 61 in the satisfactory …

Delhi logs best AQI in 137 days on back of rain, gusty winds
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi logs best AQI in 137 days on back of rain, gusty winds

Hindustan Times  

Strong and gusty surface winds cruising at a speed of 40-50km/hour filtered out pollutants and aided the Capital in recording its cleanest day in terms of air quality in 137 days on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department. According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s national bulletin, Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index reading of 117 at …

Another spell of rain likely in Delhi today; air quality remains poor
10 months ago

Another spell of rain likely in Delhi today; air quality remains poor

Hindustan Times  

Another spell of rain was likely in Delhi on Tuesday after parts of the Capital recorded precipitation in the early hours of the day even as the air quality remained in the poor category and the mercury was expected to go up to 26°C compared to 28.2°C on Monday. Isolated spells may occur in some parts of Delhi after rain …

Delhi weather update: IMD predicts more rain, thunderstorms on February 3-4
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi weather update: IMD predicts more rain, thunderstorms on February 3-4

India TV News  

Delhi weather update: A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect Delhi weather with light to moderate, scattered to fairly widespread, rainfall in the next two days, the weather department has said. Safdarjung, Delhi's main weather station, recorded a visibility of 50 metres at 8.30 am, with the minimum temperature today recorded at 7 degrees Celsius, a notch below the …

After light rain, brace for thunderstorm, more fog in Delhi, warns weather office
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After light rain, brace for thunderstorm, more fog in Delhi, warns weather office

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After a dry winter spell, the Delhi NCR received some rain on Wednesday. The weather forecast has indicated an upcoming thunderstorm accompanied by brisk winds at 30-40 kmph after dense fog engulfed the capital in the morning. The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted dense fog and light rain or thundershower at most places. According to the weather …

Dense fog, big chill in Delhi fail to dampen spirit of Republic Day participants
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dense fog, big chill in Delhi fail to dampen spirit of Republic Day participants

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Dense fog engulfed the national capital on Republic Day and the minimum temperature in the city settled at 4.7 degrees Celsius, officials said on Friday. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy skies for the day and said the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 20 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert for Friday.The …

Visibility poor in Delhi amid dense fog despite improvement in minimum temperature
11 months ago

Visibility poor in Delhi amid dense fog despite improvement in minimum temperature

Hindustan Times  

Winter chills improved slightly for the second consecutive day in Delhi after the minimum temperature on Friday morning was recorded at 7.1 degrees Celsius, though it is one notch below the season normal even as a dense layer of fog kept visibility poor in several parts of the city since Thursday evening. The Commission for Air quality Management in NCR …

Visibility poor in Delhi as dense fog envelopes city; IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Visibility poor in Delhi as dense fog envelopes city; IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert

Hindustan Times  

A thick blanket of fog enveloped Delhi for the fifth consecutive day, with the India Meteorological Department recording the lowest visibility of 50m at Palam in Delhi between 5.30am and 7.30am on Friday, with improved to 150m by 8 am. Meanwhile, the city air continued to remain ‘very poor’, with the average air quality index at 365 around 9 am. …

Delhi logs 13 hours of dense fog as rail, flight operations take a hit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi logs 13 hours of dense fog as rail, flight operations take a hit

Hindustan Times  

A dense fog blanketed the Capital for nearly 13 straight hours making it the longest spell of dense fog this season, weather officials said on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department sounded a “red alert” for dense to very dense fog between 4am and 10am on Friday, urging motorists to exercise caution. Read here: In Uttar Pradesh, fog woes …

Strong winds bring pollution levels down, minimum temperature up in Delhi
1 year ago

Strong winds bring pollution levels down, minimum temperature up in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

After 12 straight days of “very poor” air, Delhi’s pollution levels improved to the “poor” category as strong surface winds led to the city recording a 24-hour average air quality index reading of 286 on Tuesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s national bulletin released at 4pm — down from 330 the day before. Delhi’s minimum temperature, meanwhile, was …

Pakistan uses artificial rain for the first time to fight pollution
1 year ago

Pakistan uses artificial rain for the first time to fight pollution

Al Jazeera  

Cloud seeding was used to counter the hazardous smog in the megacity of Lahore, one of the world’s most polluted cities. Artificial rain has been used for the first time in Pakistan in a bid to combat hazardous levels of pollution in the megacity of Lahore, says the provincial government. “It drizzled in at least 10 areas of Lahore,” caretaker …

After a six-day ‘near severe’ air spell, rain brings relief for Delhi
1 year ago

After a six-day ‘near severe’ air spell, rain brings relief for Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Rain and strong winds on Monday and Tuesday helped drive out pollutants that had stubbornly clung on to Delhi’s air for weeks, giving the city its best air quality in several days. The Capital’s 24-hour average air quality index improved to 312, significantly better than 395 at the same time on Monday, and the lowest since November 19, when the …

India hopes cloud seeding can wash away deadly smog
1 year ago

India hopes cloud seeding can wash away deadly smog

The Hindu  

November 28, 2023 03:10 pm | Updated 03:10 pm IST Indian scientists are preparing cloud seeding technology to clean poisonous smog in the capital with rain, but environmental critics fear it is an expensive distraction from tackling root causes. Tripathi said cloud seeding has produced positive results, and "has not shown any adverse effect wherever it has been tried". Environmental …

Delhi's air slightly improves after light rain, North India to get colder
1 year ago

Delhi's air slightly improves after light rain, North India to get colder

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department has said the minimum temperatures are likely to fall gradually by 2 to 3 °C in most parts of northwest and central India during the next three days, marking the beginning of winter. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, after Monday's light rain and winds, Delhi's air ‘severe’ air quality shifted to ‘very poor’ on …

Delhi's AQI in ‘severe’ category again, rain likely to bring respite from air pollution
1 year ago

Delhi's AQI in ‘severe’ category again, rain likely to bring respite from air pollution

Hindustan Times  

The air quality of Delhi deteriorated to the ‘severe’ category again on Monday as cloudy conditions prevailed trapping pollutants, as per monitoring agencies. An Early Warning System bulletin said, “Delhi’s air quality is likely to improve and be in the very poor category from November 27 to 29. The outlook for the subsequent six days shows the air quality is …

Clouds over Delhi government's plan to induce rain amid air pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Clouds over Delhi government's plan to induce rain amid air pollution

Hindustan Times  

No artificial rain will be induced in Delhi on November 20 or 21, as was planned initially, as the meteorological conditions are currently unfavourable to attempt cloud seeding, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. Read here: Delhi's air quality remains ‘very poor’; schools to reopen The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, which was to execute this experiment in …

India Plans to Change the Weather to Fight Back Against Deadly Smog
54 years, 11 months ago

India Plans to Change the Weather to Fight Back Against Deadly Smog

Wired  

India’s capital, New Delhi, is preparing a new weapon in the fight against deadly air pollution: cloud seeding. The experiment, which could take place as early as next week, would introduce chemicals like silver iodide into a cloudy sky to create rain and, it’s hoped, wash away the fine particulate matter hovering over one of the world’s largest cities. Delhi …

Will rains bring more relief to Delhi-NCR during Diwali? IMD says…
1 year, 1 month ago

Will rains bring more relief to Delhi-NCR during Diwali? IMD says…

Live Mint  

Air Pollution News: Rains brought a huge sigh of relief for Delhi-NCR residents, who have been breathing toxic air over the last few weeks. Today, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the ‘poor category’ with AQI at 204 marking a significant improvement from the last few days, according to System of Air Quality and …

Artificial rain to fix pollution remains a nebulous science
1 year, 1 month ago

Artificial rain to fix pollution remains a nebulous science

The Hindu  

The Delhi government’s attempt to alleviate severe pollution in Delhi by resorting to artificial rain or cloud seeding is an experimental endeavour with no evidence so far that it will be successful in non-monsoon months. Though cloud seeding has been attempted since the 1940s and was pioneered by the United States military, having clouds deliver enough rain over a desired …

Rain brings Capital some respite from hazardous air; odd-even scheme deferred
1 year, 1 month ago

Rain brings Capital some respite from hazardous air; odd-even scheme deferred

The Hindu  

With overnight rain drastically improving the city’s air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said the government has decided not to implement the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme after Deepavali, as announced on November 6. Addressing a press conference on Friday, the Environment Minister said, “For the last 8-10 days, due to the stagnant air and decreasing temperature, pollution …

Overnight rain in Delhi brings relief from hazardous air quality
1 year, 1 month ago

Overnight rain in Delhi brings relief from hazardous air quality

The Hindu  

Overnight rain led to a visible improvement in Delhi's air quality on Friday morning after more than a week of hazardous pollution. Stringent restrictions mandated under the final stage of the Centre's air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR — Graded Response Action Plan — have also been implemented in the national capital. Unfavourable meteorological conditions, combined with vehicular emissions, paddy-straw …

Overnight rain improves Delhi's air quality, more showers likely today
1 year, 1 month ago

Overnight rain improves Delhi's air quality, more showers likely today

India Today  

Several parts of Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and other surrounding areas of the National Capital Region received light rain on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, bringing a much-needed respite from the toxic air quality. The sudden showers coincided with the Delhi government’s plan for artificial rain through cloud seeding on November 20-21 which was to be implemented to curtail …

Delhi air pollution still ‘severe’; ban on app-based cabs ordered; artificial rain to fight smog: Updates
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution still ‘severe’; ban on app-based cabs ordered; artificial rain to fight smog: Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Air Pollution Updates: The residents of Delhi woke up to another day of toxic air as the air quality continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Thursday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. As Delhi's air quality again dropped to the severe category on Wednesday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index recorded at 426, Delhi …

Delhi's air remains 'severe'; artificial rain likely on Nov 20-21, says minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi's air remains 'severe'; artificial rain likely on Nov 20-21, says minister

India Today  

The overall air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Thursday morning. The city's overall air quality index was recorded at 421 at 6 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called a meeting with all ministers to discuss the air pollution problem gripping the national capital for more …

Air pollution: IIT Kanpur team to present Delhi artificial rain plan
1 year, 1 month ago

Air pollution: IIT Kanpur team to present Delhi artificial rain plan

India Today  

Experts from the Indian Institute of Technology -Kanpur are set to present a detailed plan for causing artificial rain to the Delhi government, as Delhi's overall air quality continues to remain in the 'severe' category. The experts had earlier proposed causing the artificial IIT Kanpur around November 20 and 21 as the weather forecast on those days predicted 40% cloud …

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