India, Oct. 23 -- The district administration is reportedly considering cloud seeding or artificial rain as a temporary measure to reduce pollution levels following Diwali, officials said.

According to Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, discussions are underway to explore the possibility of conducting artificial rainfall to reduce dust and emissions across the city. On Wednesday, Gurugram's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 281, placing it in the "poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dry weather through the end of the week, with winds between 7 and 10 kmph and relative humidity below 80%, well under the optimal th...