[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Lahore successfully conducted its first-ever cloud seeding and artificial rain experiment on Saturday, aiming to mitigate the impact of smog in the region. Punjab’s caretaker Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, expressed gratitude to the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their support in this initiative, highlighting that the experiment incurred no cost to the provincial government.
During a press conference, Naqvi explained that the artificial rain experiment covered an area spanning 10 to 15 kilometers in Lahore. Flares were launched from aircraft on the Shahdara and Muridke sides. The experiment involved the participation of two planes from the UAE, with a supervisory team overseeing the process.
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Naqvi emphasized that the government is now eagerly awaiting the results of the artificial rain, which aims to improve air quality and address the hazardous levels of pollution in Lahore. Prior to the rain, Lahore was ranked as the most polluted city in the world, with an air pollution index of 354 US AQI, categorized as hazardous according to IQAir.
The current PM2.5 concentration in Lahore is reported to be 60.7 times higher than the annual air quality guideline value recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). The artificial rain initiative is part of ongoing efforts to tackle environmental challenges, and its success could have a significant positive impact on the air quality in the region.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
