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In Lahore, artificial rain clouds formed, and rain poured down.

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The first successful cloud seeding experiment in Pakistan, conducted in collaboration with the UAE, aimed to mitigate air pollution through the application of artificial rain. Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi announced the milestone, emphasizing its significance for Pakistan’s future. While cloud seeding technology has been employed for various purposes in many countries, this marked its debut in Pakistan.

Chief Minister Naqvi noted a lack of research in Pakistan on utilizing this technology to enhance administrative affairs. Cloud seeding, a practice that commenced in 1946 with General Electric, has seen substantial investments in countries like China, Russia, and the UAE. European companies are also venturing into providing commercial cloud seeding services.

The process involves chemically condensing weak clouds at a specific altitude, artificially increasing precipitation chances. Cloud seeding can accelerate or inhibit the natural process of precipitation and has applications in mitigating droughts worldwide.

The success of artificial precipitation hinges on air humidity, using chemicals like iodide and silver as cloud condensing nuclei. Countries like India have previously used cloud seeding to combat drought, and during the 2008 Olympics, Beijing employed it to control weather effects. In 2009, artificial snowfall occurred in Beijing for three days.

Pakistan’s introduction to cloud seeding was facilitated by the UAE, addressing increasing air pollution concerns. With the help of the UAE, silver iodide salt was dispersed in the air through airplanes, resulting in artificial rainfall in Lahore and reduced air pollution. Caretaker Chief Minister Naqvi mentioned that the technology was provided by the UAE administration at no cost to Pakistan for this initial experiment.

Opinions on artificial rain in Pakistan vary across social classes. While some view it as a positive step for environmental improvement, others express concerns about human intervention in natural processes. The federal government is actively exploring how this technology can be optimally utilized for the country’s benefit in the future.

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