Senior forecaster says cloud seeding could lead to 'unintended consequences' when technology is used to alter the weather.
A meteorologist has warned of potential 'weather wars' between countries if cloud seeding gets out of hand.The comments follow torrential rain in Dubai, the UAE, which caused extreme flooding. The downpour, which began on Monday, brought widespread disruption, closing schools, flooding homes and delaying travel.More than 142 millimeters of rain fell on the city in just 24 hours, equivalent to at least a year's worth of rain for the region.
'Additionally, we have little control over the aftermath of cloud seeding. Where exactly is it going to be raining effectively? Using techniques such as cloud seeding to bring much-needed rainfall in one area can cause flash floods and droughts in another.'There is no evidence to suggest that these rains were caused by cloud seeding. In fact experts have come forward and stated that it is unlikely. But Jaques continues to warn about interfering with natural weather patterns.
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