Artificial rain being considered to combat smog in Lahore
Pakistan
Artificial rain initiative is estimated to cost Rs350 million
LAHORE (Dunya News) - As smog is just around the corner, preparations are being made to generate artificial rain in Lahore to mitigate the effects of noxious air.
Sources in the Ministry of Finance say the cost of artificial rain initiative is estimated to be Rs350 million. The meteorological and environment departments will play a key roles in the execution of the initiative.
A similar experiment was conducted during the caretaker government's tenure last year.
Additionally, sources indicated that due to increasing pollution levels, there was a proposal to grant holidays in schools.
WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL RAIN?
Artificial rain is also known as cloud seeding and it is a weather modification technique that aims to stimulate precipitation. This is done by introducing different substances into clouds that further promote the formation of raindrops or snowflakes. This whole process is known as cloud seeding.
It is used for rainfall in areas that are experiencing drought or suffering from poor air quality. This process can be performed either from a plane or drone, or particles can be shot up from the ground.
