Why Can't Delhi Make It Rain? IIT-Kanpur Answers The Low-Moisture Question Behind Cloud Seeding Setback
Did Delhi’s much-hyped ‘smog-buster’ rain plan vanish into thin air? The city’s artificial rain trial has been put on hold yet again, as IIT-Kanpur reveals how low moisture levels derailed the experiment raising fresh questions about whether cloud seeding can truly clear Delhi’s toxic skies.
Oct 29, 2025, 13:27 PM IST
Delhi To Receive Artificial Rain Today? Environment Minister Confirms First Cloud Seeding Trial To Be Conducted Soon
Delhi is all set for its first-ever cloud seeding trial to induce artificial rain and fight rising air pollution. The operation is likely to take place today if weather conditions remain favourable.
Oct 28, 2025, 09:57 AM IST
Delhi Set To Witness First Artificial Rain Through Cloud Seeding, Says CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that preparations for inducing artificial rainfall through cloud seeding in the national capital have been successfully completed. The trial operation was conducted in the Burari area, with experts confirming that the experiment was successful. The weather department has indicated the possibility of cloud presence on October 28, 29, and 30, and if conditions remain favorable, Delhi could experience its first artificial rainfall on October 29.
Oct 23, 2025, 23:41 PM IST
Delhi Plans Artificial Rain On Oct 29 To Tackle Pollution, Says Rekha Gupta
In a bid to combat Delhi’s worsening air quality, authorities are planning artificial rain around October 29, BJP leader Rekha Gupta announced on Wednesday.
Oct 23, 2025, 22:11 PM IST
No Respite From Pollution As Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category
As per the data from the CPCB recorded at 6:00 am on Thursday morning, the Air quality index at Anand Vihar was at 387 (very poor); At ITO, Delhi it was 343 (very poor) while the AQI at Wazirpur, Delhi, was 422 (severe), at RK Puram, it was 415 ( severe).
Nov 23, 2023, 08:40 AM IST
Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', AQI At 310; Schools, Colleges Reopen Today
A day after restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - 4 were lifted in Delhi following improvement in the air quality, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday urged people to be careful and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP are still in place to tackle air pollution in the national capital.
Nov 20, 2023, 09:18 AM IST
Delhi Govt Forms Special Task Force To Enforce GRAP 4 Measures To Curb Pollution
Making the announcement, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the STF will be headed by the special secretary of the environment department.
Nov 16, 2023, 17:20 PM IST
Delhi Air Quality Slips To 'Severe' Category Post-Diwali, Anti-Pollution Measures Intensify
Delhi Weather Report: The Central Pollution Control Board reported a significant escalation in the AQI, with areas such as RK Puram, Jahangirpuri, Punjabi Bagh, and IGI Airport registering levels over 400. Specifically, RK Puram recorded an AQI of 417, Punjabi Bagh at 410, ITO at 430, IGI Airport at 430, and Jahangirpuri at 428.
Nov 14, 2023, 09:39 AM IST
'UP, Haryana Responsible For Rising Pollution In Delhi; GRAP 4 Measures To Continue': Gopal Rai
Despite the AAP government's ban on firecrackers and the 'Diya Jalao, Patakhe nahi' campaign, visuals from various parts of Delhi, including Lodhi Road, RK Puram, Karol Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh, showed fireworks lighting up the night sky on Sunday.
Nov 13, 2023, 14:01 PM IST
Delhi Govt To Review Pollution Situation As Air Quality Plummets Post Diwali
Post-Diwali, Delhi-NCR's air quality has significantly deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' category on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Nov 13, 2023, 10:48 AM IST
SC Ban On Firecracker Flouted Openly In Delhi; Over 100 Fire-Related Cases Reported
Several fire-related incidents were reported across India on the occasion of Diwali this Sunday. However, there have been no reports of casualties in these incidents so far.
Nov 13, 2023, 09:34 AM IST
Thick Smog Blankets Delhi Post-Diwali Celebrations, AQI In 'Severe' Category
Air quality across Delhi continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Monday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 296, in RK Puram at 290, in Punjabi Bagh at 280 and in ITO at 263
Nov 13, 2023, 07:08 AM IST
'Use Public Transport, Bicycles': Health Ministry's Advisory For Schools, Students Amid 'Air Emergency' In Delhi
The Health Ministry advisory encourages schools to promote bicycle usage among higher-grade students. Ensuring proper ventilation in classrooms and advocating for 'wet mopping' of floors are among the highlighted measures to enhance indoor air quality.
Nov 10, 2023, 13:54 PM IST
Delhi Govt Submits Report To SC, Claims Significant Reduction In Air Pollution
The Delhi government has decided to bear the entire cost of artificial rain to combat hazardous air pollution in the city and directed the chief secretary to present the government's views before the Supreme Court on Friday.
Nov 10, 2023, 10:34 AM IST
Delhi's Air Quality Remains Severe Despite Light Rain, Toxic Smog Engulfs City
Delhi NCR faced another day of breathing hazardous air on Friday morning, as the pollution levels stayed in the ‘severe’ zone.
Nov 10, 2023, 08:06 AM IST
Real Or Artificial Rain? Parts Of Delhi NCR Breath Easy As Light Showers Wash Away Pollution
Light rain lashed Delhi and the surrounding areas today, providing much-needed relief from pollution. Several people are wondering whether the rain was real or artificial.
Nov 10, 2023, 01:03 AM IST
Delhi Government big decision on Artificial Rain
The discussion regarding artificial rain has intensified. Big decision of Kejriwal government regarding artificial rain. If the Central Government cooperates, then the first artificial rain can be achieved in Delhi by 20th November. Kejriwal government's order to the Chief Secretary of Delhi that Delhi government's side should be presented in SC tomorrow.
Nov 09, 2023, 23:02 PM IST
Delhi Govt Calls Meeting As Thick Smog, Severe Pollution Chokes National Capital
The meeting will be attended by Delhi's Finance and Revenue Minister Atishi, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot, Social Welfare Minister Rajkumar Anand and Food and Supply Minister Imran Hussain. The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat at 12:30 PM.
Nov 09, 2023, 10:52 AM IST
Delhi's Air Quality Index recorded at 400 mark today
Air Pollution is continuously rising in Delhi. Meanwhile, AQI was recorded beyond 400 today. As per latest reports, Delhi government is planning to take steps to prevent pollution. Although there is still suspense on odd-even in Delhi, Kejriwal is considering artificial rain to combat pollution in Delhi.
Nov 09, 2023, 10:28 AM IST
No Respite From Pollution, Toxic Smog As Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Severe', AQI Over 400
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Anand Vihar at 432, in RK Puram at 453, in Punjabi Bagh at 444, and in ITO at 441.
Nov 09, 2023, 08:41 AM IST