{
  "id": 18272442,
  "title": "Delhi government may conduct cloud seeding after Diwali, Chhath festivals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/delhi-government-may-conduct-cloud-seeding-after-diwali-chhath",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:57:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/cloud-air-pollution-seeding-diwali-chhath-festivals-10951770/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi authorities are considering cloud seeding following Diwali and Chhath celebrations to curb pollution, according to reports. Two trials were performed near the airport in recent weeks, with the potential for further experiments during the festivals with assistance from IIT. Cloud seeding, or artificial rain, aims to lessen dust and smoke pollution through rainfall. However, its effectiveness hinges on weather conditions. Despite prior trials, none have significantly reduced ground-level pollution.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}