Cloud Seeding: Can It Really Make It Rain And Help Clear Malaysia’s Haze?
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Cloud seeding is not just about sprinkling salt or silver iodide in the sky, there are many more factors to consider to successfully make it rain.
From the original report
As Malaysia battles another bout of haze, you may have seen the term “cloud seeding” popping up in the news.
The idea sounds almost like something out of a sci-fi movie: send an aircraft into the sky, release some chemicals into the clouds, and hope rain comes pouring down.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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- Sep 2, 2026
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