Iran Launches Cloud Seeding Amid Worst Drought in Decades

Iran is grappling with its most severe drought in 50 years, with Tehran’s Amirkabir dam at just 8% capacity. To address the crisis, authorities have begun cloud seeding operations over the Urmia Lake basin, planning further efforts in East and West Azerbaijan provinces. Autumn rainfall is down by 89% compared to historical averages, prompting warnings of possible water rationing and evacuations. Cloud seeding, using substances like silver iodide to induce rainfall, aims to replenish reservoirs, mitigate drought impacts, and ensure sustainable water supply nationwide.