What is Cloud Seeding and significance in UAE
Cloud seeding, also known as hygroscopic seeding, is one of the latest advancements towards artificial rainfall in UAE in terms of climate and environment related research. The need of cloud seeding was acknowledged because of curbing water shortage. Image Source By Google UAE is working to increase rainfall by introducing cloud seeding in Dubai and other emirates. Cloud seeding is a popular process which is followed by many countries in the world. UAE is one of the first countries in the Persian Gulf to undertake this process in a bid to cause artificially supported rains in the region. Cloud seeding has proven to be quite effective and successful technology in UAE, and has indeed enhanced rainfall conditions in the country. UN forecasts say that nearly 14 percent of total population would see water shortage by 2025. The areas most affected would include deserts and other drought affected areas such as UAE witnessing less amount of annual rainfall. This is o...