New Delhi, June 19 -- The Delhi Government's first artificial rain pilot project is set for launch with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) formally approving the meteorological feasibility of cloud seeding over the National Capital Region. As soon as favourable cloud conditions -particularly sufficient moisture and depth - are observed, cloud seeding flights will begin.
The project, titled "Technology Demonstration and Evaluation of Cloud Seeding as an Alternative for Delhi NCR Pollution Mitigation," is being carried out in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, which will oversee the scientific and technical execution of the operation.
The IMD will provide real-time data on cloud types, altitude, wind direction, and dew points to guide fl...