The Delhi government is expected to attempt cloud seeding on Tuesday if weather conditions are favourable, according to sources.

Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast cloud cover for Monday and Tuesday. Even as the conditions were favourable on Monday, the cloud seeding could not be undertaken as ministers were busy with Chhath celebrations, said officials.

“Due to Chhath rituals on Tuesday morning… cloud seeding might not be possible, but if weather conditions are favourable afterwards till evening, it will definitely be done,” said an official.

Cloud seeding, where silver iodide is dispersed over clouds to artificially induce rain, has been delayed several times in the Capital due to weather-related challenges this year. The BJP -led Delhi government cond

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