Iran begins cloud-seeding operations to counter drought
Key Points
- 1Iran is conducting cloud-seeding operations using aircraft to combat drought.
- 2The initial operation targeted the Urmia Lake basin.
- 3Rainfall in Iran has decreased by approximately 89% compared to the long-term average.
- 4Water levels in reservoirs are at record lows.
- 5Other countries in the region, like the UAE, also use cloud seeding.
Iranian authorities are deploying cloud-seeding technology via aircraft to artificially induce rainfall amid the nation's worst drought in decades. The initial operation targeted the Urmia Lake basin, a region severely impacted by water scarcity, with further operations planned for East and West Azerbaijan provinces. Cloud seeding involves dispersing particles like silver iodide into clouds to stimulate precipitation. Iran claims to have developed its own cloud-seeding technology.
The meteorological organization reports rainfall has plummeted by approximately 89% compared to the long-term average, marking the driest autumn in 50 years. Water levels in reservoirs supplying numerous provinces have reached record lows. The severity of the drought has prompted warnings of potential evacuations in Tehran if rainfall does not improve before winter.
Other countries in the region, such as the United Arab Emirates, have also employed cloud seeding as a method of artificial rain enhancement. The Iranian government views cloud seeding as a critical intervention to mitigate the impacts of prolonged drought and replenish dwindling water resources. The success of these operations will be closely monitored as Iran grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and water scarcity.
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