"Delhi's Cloud Seeding: An Expensive Illusion in Fighting Pollution"

Delhis recent cloud seeding efforts, aimed at combating air pollution, have drawn skepticism from experts who question the efficacy of using silver iodide and salt to induce rain.

• Delhis authorities initiated cloud seeding trials last week, collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to combat severe air pollution in New Delhi.
• The cloud seeding technique involves dispersing particles like silver iodide and salt into clouds from a Cessna aircraft to stimulate rainfall and clear smog.
• Despite the promise of cloud seeding to alleviate pollution, scientists and activists remain doubtful about its effectiveness in addressing the persistent air pollution crisis in India.