How can people survive with such high pollution levels in Delhi? The toxic air in Delhi is reaching dangerous levels, making it difficult for residents to breathe. The pollution is so severe that the Delhi government has asked the central government for permission to use artificial rain to clear the air. This request comes after the Delhi government tried several times to meet with the Union Environment Minister to discuss how to deal with the pollution, but they have not received any response.

Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai has asked the central government for a meeting to talk about using artificial rain, also called cloud seeding, to reduce the harmful smog in the city. Rai says this is an important step because the pollution is seriously affecting the health of millions of people in the Delhi area. The air quality has become "severe+," and Rai believes that artificial rain can help clean the air by removing dangerous pollutants.

The Delhi government has sent several letters to Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav since August, but they have not received any reply. Minister Rai now says that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, needs to step in to make sure something is done about the situation. The Delhi government has already closed schools and stopped construction to help reduce pollution, but now they are considering using artificial rain as a solution to the growing problem.

Exploring other solutions to combat pollution

Apart from artificial rain, the Delhi government is looking at other ways to fight the pollution problem. They are thinking about bringing back the odd-even rule for cars, where only cars with odd or even numbers can drive on different days.

They are also encouraging people to work from home to reduce the number of cars on the roads. The government is talking to experts to find more ways to clean the air and keep people healthy.