The Indian Scientist Who Made It Rain Using Balloons | Dr. S.K. Banerji
In 1952, Dr. Sudhangshu Kumar Banerji, former Director General of the India Meteorological Department, achieved something extraordinary—he created India's first artificial rainfall using hydrogen-filled balloons instead of expensive aircraft. Despite little funding and being told
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In 1952, Dr. Sudhangshu Kumar Banerji, former Director General of the India Meteorological Department, achieved something extraordinary—he created India's first artificial rainfall using hydrogen-filled balloons instead of expensive aircraft. Despite little funding and being told
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