Artificial rain failed in Delhi despite cloud seeding, scientists explained the reason

Cloud seeding was conducted in Delhi on Tuesday. However, this attempt to artificially produce rain failed due to a lack of moisture. Following the failure of the artificial rain attempt, scientists from IIT Kanpur will attempt to produce artificial rain again on Wednesday. Consequently, a special aircraft equipped with equipment has been stationed in Delhi.

Artificial Rain Fails in Delhi Despite Cloud Seeding
IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agarwal stated that an attempt to induce rain through cloud seeding was made in some parts of Delhi on Tuesday. However, it was not completely successful.

This was due to a low moisture content in the clouds. This process is not a permanent solution to the pollution problem, but rather an SOS solution. Scientists believe that 50% humidity is required for artificial rain, but only 20% was found on Tuesday.

Why did cloud seeding fail?
According to officials, the Delhi government is testing cloud seeding to improve the deteriorating air quality. This is part of a comprehensive strategy. To achieve this, the aircraft conducted a test flight last week. To create artificial rain, a limited amount of silver iodide and sodium chloride compounds was sprayed from the aircraft.

Officials explained that rain clouds require at least 50 percent humidity in the air. However, 20% humidity prevented rain.