Weather control: Dubai generates rain to combat drought and heat wave
07/27/2021 / By Ramon Tomey
Searing hot temperatures have always been a common occurrence in Dubai. The desert city located in the United Arab Emirates consistently sees an average rainfall of just 4 inches. Because of this, the Emirati government has taken steps to ensure the country experiences more rain. It has successfully done so through various cloud seeding operations.
On July 18, the U.A.E. National Center of Meteorology (NCM) released footage of heavy downpours in different parts of the country. The rains came amid a summer heat wave that saw temperatures surpass 120 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the NCM, cloud seeding operations done to increase rainfall contributed to the downpour’s intensity.
The footage showed the monsoon-like rains drenching a busy highway, with sudden waterfalls appearing on the side of the road. Unfortunately, it also caused tricky driving conditions for SUV drivers. A report by Abu Dhabi newspaper The National said heavy rainfall caused waterfalls to appear in the city of Al Ain and made driving conditions hazardous.
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