When the moisture laden clouds are injected with salts like silver iodide, potassium iodide, or sodium chloride, it is called seeding. Then lanes equipped with burners fly through or above the seeded clouds and following this the agents act as a nucleus around which water droplets can form. Consequently, they become heavy leading to rainfall.

The CPCB, India's official environmental watchdog, caps AQI readings at a maximum of 500, which signifies "severe" pollution levels. In contrast, international platforms often report AQI values exceeding 1,

A thin layer of haze enveloped portions of the city, lowering visibility and causing the air quality index (AQI) to drop to a lower level

While Delhi battles hazardous 400+ AQI levels, this couple has created a sustainable sanctuary with air as clean as the Himalayas.

The India Meteorological Department had forecast mainly clear sky for the day in Delhi. It forecast smog and moderate to dense fog in the morning as well as smog and shallow fog in the evening and night.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 424 as of 9 am today, placing it in the ‘severe’ category. Visuals from near India Gate showed people carrying out their daily morning walks, while others jog on the Kartavya Path amidst layer of smog filled atmosphere.

Delhi faced a severe environmental crisis as the AQI hit hazardous levels in multiple areas. In response, the Delhi Police enforced vehicle checks and a ban on older diesel vehicles to combat air pollution,

With the national capital witnessing another day of alarmingly high level of air pollution, the Delhi government on Tuesday pushed for inducing artificial rain over the city and sought Prime Minister