IIT Kanpur’s AI Rain Solution to Tackle Delhi’s Rising Air Pollution
In a bid to combat the alarming levels of air pollution in Delhi, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has come up with an innovative solution – artificial rain created through cloud seeding. The team at IIT Kanpur aims to use this technology as a temporary fix to bring down the pollution levels in the city.
The Government of Delhi and the central authorities have taken notice of this revolutionary approach and have reached out to an IIT professor to explore the potential of implementing this solution. Mirror Now, a prominent news platform, recently discussed the viability of this technique in curbing the rising air pollution in Delhi.
The IIT professor highlighted that cloud seeding, although temporary, can significantly reduce pollution levels. However, he also pointed out that unless the sources of pollution are effectively controlled, the pollution levels will surge once again after the temporary relief offered by cloud seeding.
Explaining the process of cloud seeding, the professor stated that a mixture of various salts, finely ground, is sprayed into the clouds. These salt particles, only a few micrometers in size, attract moisture present in the clouds. As the moisture condenses around each salt particle, the combined droplet becomes heavy and eventually falls as rain. Therefore, for cloud seeding to be successful, clouds with a sufficient amount of moisture are required.
While cloud seeding shows promise as a temporary solution to Delhi’s pollution woes, it is important to address the root causes of pollution in the long run. Controlling and reducing pollution sources should be a priority alongside such short-term measures.
This initiative by IIT Kanpur to utilize artificial rain through cloud seeding represents a step forward in the fight against air pollution. By leveraging advanced technologies and innovative methodologies, there is hope for a cleaner and healthier environment for the residents of Delhi.
Keywords: AI rain, artificial rain, IIT Kanpur, cloud seeding, Delhi air pollution, AI for pollution, Mirror Now.
Sources:
– Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to create artificial rain through cloud seeding in Delhi (Link: {{newsapi:link}})
– Mirror Now (Link: {{newsapi:link}})
