Saudi Arabia's Cloud Seeding Program to Enhance Weather in Makkah
Saudi Arabia's Cloud Seeding Program is set to improve weather conditions in Makkah and the Holy Sites using advanced ground-based generators. Experts are supervising the initiative, which prioritizes areas like Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. Recent advancements include ground generators and a cloud physics research plane to enhance cloud stimulation.
The Saudi Regional Cloud Seeding Program has announced efforts to enhance weather conditions in Makkah and the Holy Sites through advanced cloud seeding techniques.
The program's Weather Improvement Department, supervised by experts and in collaboration with international research centers, will utilize ground-based generators instead of aircraft to stimulate clouds.
Priority will be given to Makkah and the Holy Sites, including Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
Recent advancements include the addition of ground generators and a cloud physics research plane.
The CEO of the National Center of Meteorology and the general supervisor of the Regional Cloud Seeding Program are actively discussing and implementing these new techniques.
Saudi Arabia aims to showcase its achievements in this field at international conferences.