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The Delhi government has been considering artificial rainfall, a method of artificial rainfall, as part of its wider strategy to tackle hazardous air quality conditions. (Data map: PTI file)
In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Rai highlighted the critical air quality conditions faced by Delhi every November and said artificial rain must be assessed as a potential emergency measure
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the Center to hold a meeting with stakeholders to assess the feasibility of artificial rainfall to combat winter air pollution in the city.
In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Rai highlighted the critical air quality situation faced by Delhi every November and said artificial rainfall must be assessed as a potential emergency measure.
“Given the dire situation, we must explore all available options to provide immediate relief to the residents of Delhi,” Rai said.
The Delhi government has been considering artificial rainfall, a method of artificial rainfall, as part of its wider strategy to tackle hazardous air quality conditions.
In 2023, the city government considered artificial rainfall as an emergency measure during periods of hazardous air quality and asked IIT Kanpur to come up with a comprehensive report.
However, implementation of cloud seeding technology requires approval from various central government agencies.
In his letter, Rai called for an urgent meeting involving representatives from the Union Environment Ministry, Delhi government, Central Pollution Control Board, India Meteorological Department and other agencies to discuss logistical and regulatory challenges.
(This report has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from associated news agency – PTI)
