Geoengineering

CLOUD SEEDING TO COMBAT AIR POLLUTION: MEANING, PROCESS, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

As Delhi battles severe air pollution, IIT Kanpur’s cloud seeding plan offers short-term relief by dispersing silver iodide into clouds to trigger rain that clears pollutants. However, its effectiveness depends on weather, and concerns over cost, feasibility, and environmental impact demand long-term pollution control measures.