National Cloud Seeding Program Introduces Ground-Based Seeding Technology

The National Cloud Seeding Program has announced the integration of a novel ground-based seeding technology, known as "flare trees," into its operational processes. This innovative technology, designed for highland regions, harnesses solar energy to ensure uninterrupted operation and significantly reduces operational costs compared to traditional aircraft-based methods. Flare trees enable precise control and monitoring of seeding material release, facilitating cloud stimulation, water vapor condensation, and subsequent rainfall. This technological advancement marks a significant step forward in enhancing and diversifying the program's rain enhancement capabilities, optimizing its effectiveness. Cloud seeding plays a crucial role in sustainable development, water resource augmentation, green area expansion, and desertification mitigation. By strategically targeting specific cloud types and accelerating the rainfall process in predetermined areas, this technology contributes to increasing precipitation level s. Source: Saudi Press Agency