Delhi Artificial Rain 2025: Temporary Relief for Toxic Air

Delhi is trialling artificial rain via cloud seeding to blunt hazardous smog, aiming for short-term AQI relief. Planes disperse hygroscopic salts when humidity and cloud cover align. Officials call it an emergency measure; scientists warn benefits are brief and weather-dependent. Critics urge tougher emissions cuts, stubble-burning curbs, cleaner transport, and industrial controls to tackle chronic pollution. Health risks remain high.