Thailand creates rain to combat drought and pollution.

The Thai government plans to deploy 30 cloud-generating aircraft nationwide to create artificial rain, aiming to combat air pollution and alleviate drought in key agricultural areas.

According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Bangkok, the Thai government announced that its annual rain-making program began on February 29, with seven centers established across the country to enhance coordination among provinces.

According to the plan, 24 aircraft from the Agricultural Aviation and Rainmaking Department, along with 6 jets from the Royal Thai Air Force, will be deployed to create clouds.

Thai Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow emphasized that rainmaking is necessary to mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture, as well as prevent hailstorms and forest fires in some areas.

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Mr. Thamanat stated that artificial rain would also alleviate persistent pollution problems such as smog and PM2.5 fine dust. In addition, rain-making activities would supplement the water supply for reservoirs and dams, which would then be used for agriculture.

According to the Thai Meteorological Department, summer officially began on February 21st and will last until mid-May. Weather forecasters say Thailand will face a harsh summer, with temperatures predicted to rise as high as 44.5 degrees Celsius in some areas.

The combination of humidity, wind, and other factors last year pushed temperatures to record highs above 50 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country, leading to unprecedented electricity demand.

Meanwhile, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and several other cities have struggled with poor air quality in recent years. Pollution tends to worsen during the dry season, which begins in December, largely due to crop burning, forest fires in neighboring countries, and vehicle emissions.

According to the News Report

Source: https://www.baoquangbinh.vn/quoc-te/202403/thai-lan-tao-mua-de-chong-han-han-va-o-nhiem-2216231/