Dubai employs cloud seeding to induce rain, combating extreme temperatures. UAE's innovative approach aims to enhance water resources and mitigate climate impacts.
A remarkable video showcases Dubai's utilization of artificial rain to counteract soaring temperatures. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has adopted cloud seeding techniques to augment rainfall in the midst of its arid conditions.
The footage captures rain cascading down over the urban landscape of Dubai, a stark contrast to its typically dry climate. This innovative approach comes as a response to the UAE's scorching temperatures, which often exceed 40 degrees Celsius and even soared to 50 degrees Celsius in 2023.
Situated along the Persian Gulf, major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi experience some relief from the coastal proximity. However, the government of the UAE has embarked on ambitious initiatives to enhance rainfall across the nation.
De la pluie artificielle à Dubaï provoquée par ensemencement des nuages @historyinmemes pic.twitter.com/BR9Zh4h7zZ
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The cornerstone of this endeavor is the cloud-seeding program, initiated to address concerns regarding water scarcity. But how does this process unfold?
Contrary to misconceptions, cloud seeding doesn't conjure clouds from thin air; rather, it amplifies existing cloud formations. This method typically involves dispersing salt flares and other minute particles into pre-existing clouds.
The UAE's cloud-seeding initiative traces its roots back to the 1990s and has since evolved through collaborations with esteemed institutions like NASA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research in the United States. Spearheading this research is the UAE's National Center for Meteorology.
In 2022 alone, the country conducted a staggering 311 cloud-seeding missions, totaling nearly 1,000 flight hours. Mariam Almheiri, the former Minister for Climate Change and Environment in the UAE, emphasizes the significance of this project. She highlights its multifaceted impacts on water security, food production, tourism, and weather moderation.
Moreover, aside from bolstering water resources, the endeavor aims to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and foster a conducive environment for the UAE's thriving tourism sector.
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