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India Today
09-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Delhi plans cloud seeding trials to tackle pollution with artificial rain
The Delhi cabinet on Wednesday took a historic decision to carry out cloud seeding or artificial rain in the national capital in order to combat pollution. Pollution has been a major issue for the state for a long time, and to control it, the cabinet has taken this crucial step in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, according to a move is a major step towards seeking novel solutions for enhancing air quality and public health in the FEATURES OF THE CLOUD SEEDING PROJECT:Overview of the project: The project, which is called "Technology Demonstration and Evaluation of Cloud Seeding as an Alternative for Delhi NCR," consists of carrying out five cloud seeding experiments. The major aim is to evaluate the efficiency of induced rain in minimising air and supervision:The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will be responsible for implementing the project. Planning, aircraft deployment, chemical dispersal, scientific modelling, and logistics for operations will be their areas of responsibility. The Delhi government will make the payments directly to IIT Kanpur for of fundsThe overall expenditure on the project is 3.21 crore. This comprises Rs 2.75 crore for the five trials of 55 lakh each and a setup cost of Rs 66 lakh, one-time covering aircraft calibration, chemical storage, logistics, and other preparatory timeline and coverage:advertisementThe initial trial is to take place in late May or June 2025, depending on the necessary clearances. It will be held over about 100 square kilometres in areas mostly on the outskirts of Delhi. Follow-up trials will be done in phases, with scientific assessments afterwards to determine effectiveness and environmental approvalsThe government will approach 13 central agencies, such as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Airports Authority of India, among others, for no-objection move by the Delhi government to test cloud seeding is a positive step towards addressing the city's air pollution problem. Through the use of scientific techniques and in partnership with top institutions such as IIT Kanpur, the program seeks to offer quick relief during peak pollution however, warn that although cloud seeding can provide short-term relief, long-term and holistic solutions are needed to tackle the causes of air pollution in InMust Watch
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kyle Fire Department opens new station, improving emergency response in underserved area amid growth
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — Kyle got a new fire station Friday, helping to fill a gap in emergency response coverage in what the fire department said is an underserved and rapidly growing area. The Kyle Fire Department and Hays County Emergency Services District No. 5 celebrated the opening of Fire Station #4 on Friday morning. The new station is located at 110 High Road, Kyle. The 9,385-square-foot station cost $7.6 million and was funded in part by a $3 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awarded by the Hays County Commissioners Court in September 2022, according to Hays County ESD No. 5. The ESD said in a press release that the station will 'significantly improve emergency response capabilities in an underserved area while serving as a model for environmentally conscious and health-focused fire station design.' Fire Station #4 incorporates 'smart infrastructure' and 'green building elements' that were designed in partnership with Texas State University's Connected Infrastructure for Education, Demonstration and Applied Research Consortium (CIEDAR) program, the release said. The station has sensors for real-time structural monitoring and other design features that support environmental safeguard, the release noted. ESD No. 5 said Station #4 'represents a forward-thinking model for firefighter safety, sustainability, and innovation.' Kyle has faced growth over the last several years, and the fire department has talked to KXAN in the past about dealing with the brunt of growing pains in the form of firefighters being spread too thin. Kyle Fire Department working to keep up as city continues to grow Division Chief of Training Freddy Rolon told KXAN back in 2022 that the department was struggling to keep up with growth and looking to open a fourth fire station. 'We already started thinking about a fifth and sixth station,' Rolon said at the time. The grand opening event on Friday morning featured speakers from Hays County ESD No. 5 leadership, Texas State University, Martinez Architects, The Koehler Company, and Hays County officials. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
