IIT Kanpur Artificial Rain Plan: A Potential Solution to Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis?
New Delhi: As the overall air quality in Delhi remains in the 'severe' category, experts from IIT-Kanpur will submit a detailed plan to the Delhi government for artificial rain.
Experts had proposed to create artificial rain around November 20 and 21, as the weather forecast for those days predicted 40% cloud cover over the national capital, which is a prerequisite.
After this reviewing the plan, the Delhi government will present the plan before the Supreme Court and request the Center to cooperate with it. If the Supreme Court orders, the experts may conduct the first pilot project of artificial rain in Delhi around November 20 and 21.
According to Environment Minister Gopal Rai, the IIT-Kanpur team said that this requires at least 40% cloud cover.
On Wednesday, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai, Revenue Minister Atishi, and other officials met with IIT Kanpur experts to discuss artificial rain.
How will artificial rain fall? What is Artificial Rain?
Artificial rain, also known as cloud seeding, is a weather modification technique that aims to increase rainfall. In this process, substances such as silver iodide or potassium iodide are introduced into clouds using aircraft or helicopters support.
The success of cloud seeding depends on specific weather conditions, including the presence of moisture-laden clouds and suitable wind patterns.
Its primary underlying purpose is to increase rainfall in a targeted area or to reduce drought conditions. This fascinating technique is used to influence weather patterns for agricultural, environmental, and water resource management purposes.
Vulnerable populations face greater risk, including children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. Breathing Delhi's polluted air is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes a day, medical experts have stated.
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