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Viral Video Shows Gurugram Housing Society Using Rooftop ‘Artificial Rain’ to Curb Pollution

The clip highlights residents trying a localized fix during Delhi-NCR’s heavily polluted winter.

Overview

  • An Instagram video by Rahul Yadav shows sprinklers mounted on rooftops spraying a fine mist to create a rainfall-like effect across multiple buildings.
  • He claims the setup helps settle dust and improve air quality inside the complex, with one post asserting the AQI there stays below 100.
  • Footage highlights coordinated operation of the sprinklers along with views of well-kept green spaces throughout the residential campus.
  • Comments on the post range from praise for proactive action to concerns about feasibility, cost, and whether such systems could be scaled.
  • India Today and NDTV reported on the video as it gained traction online and drew wider discussion about potential adoption.