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Delhi Set to Witness First Artificial Rain through Cloud Seeding as Arrangements Complete

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the city is ready to witness its first artificial rain through cloud seeding as preparations for the initiative have been completed. A successful trial of the project was conducted earlier in the day in the Burari area, marking a significant technological milestone in the capital's fight against air pollution. Experts believe that if the weather remains favourable, Delhi is likely to witness its first artificial rain on October 29. This initiative is part of a scientific approach to combating pollution in Delhi, with the government aiming to clean the capital's air and balance its environment through this innovation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has completed preparations for the first artificial rain through cloud seeding in the city.
  • A trial test was conducted in the Burari area, which was successfully executed by experts using a Cessna 206-H aircraft.
  • The cloud-seeding project has been approved by 23 departments, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and is being conducted in coordination with experts from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
  • The project aims to explore artificial rainfall as a way to reduce particulate-pollution levels in the national capital during the winter season.
  • The cloud-seeding operations are authorised between October 1 and November 30, and will follow strict safety, security, and air traffic norms.
  • Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa thanked Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support in the initiative.

Statistics:

  • The cloud-seeding project aims to conduct five trials in northwest Delhi.
  • The project has been approved by 23 departments, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • The cloud-seeding operations are authorised between October 1 and November 30.
  • The Cessna 206-H aircraft will be used for the cloud-seeding operations.
  • The project is being conducted in coordination with experts from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Sources:

  • Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
  • Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirha
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
  • India Meteorological Department (IMD)
  • Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
  • Hindustan Times

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