Saudi Arabia| Rainfall rate will increase by 20% in Saudi Arabia during 2023 due to rain seeding

2024-05-09 2024-05-09T10:23:57Z

Arabia Weather - The Regional Cloud Seeding Program announced the results of its operational operations related to research and cloud seeding for the year 2023 AD, as it targeted 6 regions through 415 cloud seeding flights for a duration of 1,312:45 flight hours , in addition to 36 research flights for a duration of 111:29 flight hours using 4 rain seeding planes and a research plane. . And

During these flights, approximately 7,876 flares were seeded , resulting in 15 minutes of rainfall totaling an estimated 4 billion cubic metres, based on the program's research studies.

The Executive Director of the program, Ayman Al-Bar, explained that the program has so far completed 4 stages, covering most regions of the Kingdom, while work is currently underway within the fifth stage. He pointed out that the cloud seeding technology aims to increase the quantity and quality of rain for certain types of clouds, by stimulating And accelerating the process of rain falling on pre-defined areas, by using designated aircraft to seed fine materials that do not negatively affect the environment in specific areas of the clouds. He stressed that this technology contributes to maintaining water balance in a safe, flexible, and affordable manner.

Rain enhancement and the Kingdom’s vision 2030

The program is considered one of the outcomes of the Green Middle East Summit, which was announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and forms part of a series of integrated national initiatives that aim to promote sustainable development and preserve the environment. The program seeks to explore additional ways to secure new water sources and increase water capabilities. The Natural Kingdom, and works to reduce the phenomenon of desertification and increase green spaces, in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.