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State Chief Secretary Radha Raturi announces series of measures aimed at c
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"We are also bringing in a new project - IIT Kanpur has done an experiment of cloud seeding. We are now trying to have rainfall through cloud seeding in Uttarakhand too so that forest fires come under control. We have spoken with the CM; he has agreed for a pilot project from Pauri," Raturi
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Delhi Govt plans to induce artificial rain amid deteriorating air quality
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
With air quality in the national capital continuing to remain in the 'severe' category, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday informed that the Aam Admi government has planned to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding this month to combat air pollution.
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IIT Kanpur ready for cloud seeding over Delhi, though it's a temporary sol
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On whether cloud seeding was a permanent solution, the IIT Kanpur professor explained that it was alike natural rains and helps in settling down suspended dust and particulate matters present in the environment.
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IIT Kanpur conducts successful test flight for cloud seeding project
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The project was initiated a few years ago at IIT Kanpur and is led by Professor Manindra Agarwal of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The experiment was conducted with due approval from DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation).
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After cloud-seeding activities in China's Chongqing, experts warn of possi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 28 (ANI): After cloud seeding activities were carried out to bring precipitation, some parts of China's Chongqing welcomed long-awaited rains recently, but experts warned that the city and the region should prepare for possible flooding and landslides.
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Cloud-seeding test-flight flown over Aurangabad
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 10 (ANI): A cloud-seeding test-flight to induce rain was flown near Aurangabad on Friday.
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Karnataka: 3-month-long cloud seeding project for rainfall launched
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Hubli (Karnataka) [India] Aug 2 (ANI): A three-month-long cloud seeding project has been launched at the Hubballi International Airport here to stimulate artificial rainfall in the North Karnataka region on Friday.
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Maharashtra govt allocates Rs 30 crore for cloud seeding
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Maharashtra [India], May 28 (ANI): Amid reports of deficit rainfall in the state, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday allocated Rs 30 crore for cloud seeding during this year's monsoon season.
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Thailand takes to cloud seeding to combat pollution
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Jan 16 (ANI): Thailand used two planes on Tuesday for cloud seeding to combat the toxic pollution in its capital, Bangkok and other neighbouring areas.
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Delhi Smog: HC asks Centre to take up long term measures
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Centre and the Delhi Government's senior bureaucrats to take up long-term measures like cloud seeding instead of immediate measures such as spraying of water.
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