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This special report focuses on Delhi's attempt to combat severe air pollution using cloud seeding, an artificial rain experiment led by researchers from IIT Kanpur. The Delhi government has stated, 'we have tried everything and that is why we have given cloud seeding a trial... but this is an experiment, let's see what comes out of it.' The operation aims to induce rainfall to wash away harmful pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10 that blanket the city, particularly in winter. While the technology has been used internationally in countries like China, the UAE, and the US with varied success, experts caution that its effectiveness is highly dependent on specific weather conditions, such as adequate moisture in the clouds. Scientists warn that any relief from pollution would likely be temporary, lasting only 24 to 48 hours, as it does not address the root causes of the smog.
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