US EditionIran’s Drought Is Worsening: But Its Rain Clouds Aren’t Being Stolen
Iran uses cloud-seeding to boost rainfall amid a severe drought causing an 89% drop in precipitation and record-low reservoir levels, officials said.
- Authorities in Iran have sprayed clouds with chemicals to induce rain, known as cloud-seeding, in an attempt to combat the country's worst drought in decades.
- Iran's meteorological organization said rainfall had decreased by about 89% this year compared with the long-term average.
- Tehran's water supply could be rationed and people may be evacuated from the capital if there is not enough rainfall soon, the president warned.
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Iran turns to cloud-seeding to fight drought
Iran began cloud-seeding operations in an attempt to induce rainfall to alleviate a devastating drought. The state news agency IRNA said a seeding flight took off on Saturday; the practice involves spraying particles, such as salt or silver iodide, into clouds to trigger rain. The country’s meteorological service said rain is 89% below the long-term average this year, and this is the driest autumn in half a century. No rain has fallen in half of…
Iran Weather Swings From Drought To Floods After Cloud-Seeding
Iran is suffering from a severe drought that has depleted water sources, pushing authorities to begin cloud-seeding, or spraying chemicals into the air to facilitate rain. Those efforts, which began on November 15, resulted in heavy rain and severe flooding across the country's western provinces.
Iran is not the first country to use cloud sowing to try to fight drought. Known and used for decades, this technique divides scientists, both on its effectiveness and on its safety.
Decatur begins first phase of water rationing due to the ongoing drought - IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Officials said Lake Decatur’s water level continues to drop and drought conditions persist in the Lake Decatur watershed as much of central Illinois has received below average rainfall since mid-August 2025. The post Decatur begins first phase of water rationing due to the ongoing drought appeared first on IPM Newsroom.
Iran is trying by all means to combat the historical drought in the country. From rain prayers to cloud vaccinations - but so far the success remains.
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