Delhi looks to artificial rain for relief from toxic air as another cloud-seeding attempt is expected in the next 2-3 days. (Image Source – Kyathi Climate)
\n\nNew Delhi: With toxic air choking the national capital, Delhi is set to see another attempt at cloud seeding in the next two to three days in a bid to bring some relief from the worsening pollution. Sources told Times Now that a joint effort involving the Delhi government, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), IIT Kanpur and Bengaluru-based aviation and weather technology firm Khyati Climate is being planned.
\n\nA team from IIT Kanpur is already in Delhi, and preparations are underway to undertake cloud seeding this year as well. However, the operation will depend on the availability of suitable cloud conditions.
\n\nAnother source told Times Now that a Beechcraft 200 aircraft has been positioned in Delhi for the cloud-seeding exercise. An initial attempt was scheduled for today but could not be carried out due to the unavailability of suitable clouds.
\n\nWith the weather forecast indicating potentially favourable conditions over the next two to three days, another attempt is expected during this period.
\n\nGiven Delhi's relatively small geographical area, the plan is to attempt cloud…
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