India, Oct. 22 -- Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that the Capital is waiting for the trial of the artificial rain experiment, given that there were no suitable clouds at present.

According to the India Meteorological Department, no window is expected for the experiment until October 25.

"The day we get suitable clouds, we will conduct the trial immediately, as all preparations - from permissions to flight arrangements - are already in place," Sirsa told PTI news agency.

Earlier reports had said that the trial could take place any day after Diwali. However, the post-Diwali AQI spike has led to the plan being put on hold.

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