New Delhi might see synthetic rain fall over the Indian capital for the primary time later this week. The regional authorities is trialling a cloud-seeding experiment to induce synthetic rain in a bid to deliver the town’s extreme air air pollution beneath management. New Delhi is frequently ranked among the many world’s most polluted capitals. Final week, after days of fireworks to have fun Diwali, particulate matter ranges rose to greater than 56 occasions the protected restrict. FRANCE 24’s Surroundings Editor Valérie Dekimpe tells us extra.[/gpt3]