Delhi has initiated its first cloud-seeding trials, deploying aircraft from Kanpur to release compounds like silver iodide over areas including Burari and Karol Bagh. This initiative aims to combat severe winter air pollution by inducing artificial rain. While a recent test flight released seeding agents, insufficient atmospheric moisture prevented rainfall, highlighting the technique's dependence on specific weather conditions.
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