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Govt mulls use of cloud seeding technology for artificial rains in Karachi

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With an aim to generate artificial rainfall in the parts of Sindh witnessing an intense heatwave, the government is now mulling the use of cloud seeding technology, Express News reported.

Talking to the media, Director General Ports and Shipping Abdul Malik Ghauri said all arrangements had been made in this regard. However, Ghauri said a meeting of all stakeholders would evolve consensus on the matter before any decision is taken.

Further, Ghauri said that while the ministry is mulling over the idea, it would not be possible before July 1 due to technical reasons.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the civil aviation, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, maritime agency, meteorological department, business community and Karachi commissioner.

Ghauri that they would seek assistance from the aviation division of the Pakistan Army to materialise the idea.

In cloud seeding technology, a rocket propelled by sugar is fired at the clouds to generate rains. In this scenario, the government would like to acquire 60 to 65 millimeter of rain from clouds some 2,500 to 3,000 feet about the ground. Sindh receives 176 millimeter of rain in an entire year.

Ghauri went on to highlight how Pakistan’s neighbouring countries now have designated institutions to study ‘cloud seeding’ technology.

Meanwhile, speaking to The Express Tribune, an official of the metrological office, Abdul Qayyum Bhutto confirmed that a decision on the subject has not been made yet and talks are under way.

“The system is not only costly but also has unforeseen environmental effects,” he said.
Govt mulls use of cloud seeding technology for artificial rains in Karachi - The Express Tribune
 
Good idea, as long as it's efficient. It's burning here.
 
Man its raining cats and dogs here. I am fed up.
Please take some from here.
 
It only helps if the weather is cloudy so it could help us in northern Pakistan but i highly doubt it would be of any help in southern punjab and sindh
 
Looks like the govt read my comment, but I don't think they'll act on this, they will keep 'mulling' over this idea until the monsoons come

Man its raining cats and dogs here. I am fed up.
Please take some from here.
Where do you live?
 
In cloud seeding technology, a rocket propelled by sugar is fired at the clouds to generate rains
:o:...Sugar... What an Idiot reporter.... he turns Silver Iodide to Sugar...If someone taken it seriously he may fire RPG filled with sugar at cloud..:sniper:
 
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Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Molten hot sugar rain over Karachi, the locals will love it. :lol:
 
rockets and plane are on the way from china :p:

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