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Delhi Pushes for Cloud Seeding Amid Rising AQI

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-24T09:31:08.903454+05:30

- **Delhi's environment minister** Gopal Rai urges Union minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene a meeting on **cloud seeding**. - Rai has written **three letters** since August, citing the **AQI crossing 350** and **GRAP Level 2** being evoked. - Cloud seeding aims to **artificially induce rain** to reduce air pollution. - Previous plans were shelved due to **unfavourable meteorological conditions**. - Experts caution that more **research is needed** before implementing cloud seeding. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-environment-minister-urges-centre-to-address-cloud-seeding-amid-severe-air-quality/articleshow/114516801.cms), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-govt-asks-centre-to-convene-meeting-on-cloud-seeding-to-curb-pollution-101729705076114.html)

Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai urges Union minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene a meeting on cloud seeding.
Rai has written three letters since August, citing the AQI crossing 350 and GRAP Level 2 being evoked.
Cloud seeding aims to artificially induce rain to reduce air pollution.
Previous plans were shelved due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.
Experts caution that more research is needed before implementing cloud seeding.