In graphics | Can artificial rain help reduce Delhi’s air pollution?

A day after light showers in the National Capital and surrounding areas washed away hazardous particles and somewhat improved the quality of the air, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports that the air quality throughout Delhi is still classified as “poor.” On Saturday morning, Anand Vihar’s air quality index (AQI) was 282, 220 in RK Puram, 236 in Punjabi Bagh, and 263 in ITO. The city was the most polluted in the world last Thursday. With dangerous particle levels up to 100 times the World Health Organization’s acceptable limit, Delhi was suffering from severe air pollution following a week of oppressive pollution. The Delhi government announced earlier this week that it was considering “artificial rain” or cloud seeding to remove air pollution. In order to tackle the dangerous air pollution in the city, it has also agreed to cover the entire cost of artificial rain. Additionally, it has instructed the chief secretary to present the government’s side to the Supreme Court. But, what exactly is it and how will it aid in lowering pollution levels? Let’s take a look.

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