Karnataka and Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Cloud Seeding Programme

  • On 29th May, 2019, the Karnataka cabinet approved a cloud seeding programme, to be implemented fromJune,2019.
  • The programme was finalised following reports regarding the deficit rainfall in the state.
  • It will be replication state of government’s Varshadhare project launched in 2017 for cloud seeding.
Cloud seeding
  • It is artificial way to induce moisture in rain bearing clouds so as to cause rainfall.
  • The chemicals used in this process are sodium chloride, silver iodide, potassium iodide or dry ice (solid carbon dioxide).
  • These chemical particles act as base (hygroscopic nuclei) for water vapours to settle and condense into larger rain droplets.
Jalyukt Shivar
  • Maharashtra government ....
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