Many countries invest millions in artificial rain. However, cloud seeding cannot prevent drought, says a cloud seeding expert in Switzerland.
The technique of cloud seeding to produce artificial rain is only effective when there are clouds that are already on the verge of producing precipitation.
Boris Roessler / Keystone
Dozens of countries are investing millions to artificially increase precipitation in arid regions. However, the idea of tackling drought with “on-demand” rain is a fantasy, according to a cloud-seeding expert in Switzerland.
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June 28, 2026 - 10:00
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