Delhi’s much-awaited cloud seeding trial to induce artificial rain did not bring showers on Tuesday. However, IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal said the experiment was valuable because it provided critical data for future trials.

The trial, conducted by IIT Kanpur’s expert team, aimed to reduce Delhi’s pollution by triggering rain through cloud seeding. The process involved launching two aircraft from IIT Kanpur and Meerut airfields. These aircraft covered areas like Khekra, Burari, North Karol Bagh, Mayur Vihar, Sadakpur, and Bhojpur, releasing flares that contained a chemical mixture to encourage rainfall.

Low Moisture Levels Prevented Rain

Speaking to reporters, Professor Agrawal explained that the failure was mainly due to low cloud moisture, which was around 15%. “The chances of

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