Iran Deploys Cloud Seeding Technology in Desperate Bid to Quench Drought
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Iran has launched a cloud seeding operation to combat its worst drought in decades, with severe consequences for the country's water supply. Heavy rainfall has been reported in several regions, but it's unclear if this is directly linked to the seeding. The Iranian government has initiated cloud seeding flights in key areas, including the Urmia Lake basin, which has been severely affected by drought. The operation involves spraying particles such as silver iodide and salt into clouds to induce rain. According to state media, rain has fallen in several provinces, including Ilam, Kermanshah, and Lorestan in the west, as well as West Azerbaijan province in the northwest. However, rainfall has decreased by a staggering 89 percent this year compared to the long-term average. Iran's meteorological organisation has warned that the country is experiencing its driest autumn in 50 years. Water levels at reservoirs have fallen to record lows, and some provinces have not seen rain in months. The situation is so dire that President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned of the possibility of evacuation in Tehran if rain does not arrive before winter. Iran is not alone in its struggle with drought. Other countries in the region, such as the United Arab Emirates, have also used cloud seeding to artificially produce rain. As the effects of climate change worsen, Iran's reliance on cloud seeding technology to alleviate its water crisis is likely to continue.
