In 1915, San Diego agreed to pay a rainmaker $10,000 if he filled a drought-hit reservoir; weeks later, heavy rain and floods fuelled debate over his claims

At the start of the 20th century, San Diego was struggling with drought and needed an innovative solution. The rainmaker Charles Hatfield offered an unorthodox solution to their dilemma.

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