The Delhi government’s emergency cloud seeding experiment, intended to combat air pollution through artificial rain, was conducted on Tuesday but is now reportedly deemed a failure.

This multi-crore project, undertaken in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, did not succeed in inducing rainfall. The initial trial involved the process of spraying silver iodide chemical into the clouds to facilitate the condensation of water vapor and subsequent precipitation.

The operation, based on a 2023 report from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, failed to deliver the expected results, with experts confirming its lack of success.

The experiment, which cost ₹3.2 crore, was completely ineffective in generating rain. The primary factors cited for the failure of the rain-making attempt are the low moisture content in the clouds, the absence of suitable cloud formations, the inherent limitations of the technology, and the observation that the effort's temporary impact did not bring about a quick or sustained change in air quality.The Psychology of Money Paperback – 1 September 2020

Furthermore, concerns have been raised that this rain-inducing strategy is not environmentally sustainable and lacks definitive evidence of its long-term effectiveness. Consequently, the experiment, which had generated significant anticipation, has resulted in disappointment, with experts expressing strong criticism over the outcome. Also Read: Indian Man Wins Record ₹240 Crore Jackpot in UAE Lottery, Credits Mother’s Birthday!