UAE Denies Cloud Seeding Before Dubai Floods

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The UAE government denies conducting cloud seeding before the heavy storms that caused flooding in Dubai. The National Center of Meteorology stated that no seeding operations were carried out during the storm.

Key Points

  • The National Center of Meteorology did not conduct any cloud seeding operations before or during the storm.
  • The UAE is experiencing a rise in rainfall due to climate change.
  • Cloud seeding is a technique used to enhance rainfall and has been part of the UAE's efforts to address water shortages.

Cons

  • Drainage systems struggled to keep up with the unprecedented downpours, leading to flooding in Dubai.