A pilot project on artificial precipitation increase has been launched in the Turkestan region, implemented jointly by the UAE National Meteorological Center, the Akimat of the Turkestan region, MIICR, RSE Kazhydromet and RSE Kazaeronavigation.
The preparatory stage of the project included research work with the analysis of data from 39 meteorological stations for 2020-2024. Based on the results of a comprehensive study of atmospheric processes and terrain features, the Turkestan region was identified as the most promising pilot area.
The technology of artificial precipitation increase is used exclusively in the presence of naturally formed cumulonimbus clouds of vertical development (Cumulonimbus). The impact is local and short-term in nature, does not affect climatic processes and does not change the movement of air masses.
RSE Kazhydromet provides scientific and meteorological support for the project: round-the-clock monitoring of the atmosphere, analysis of satellite images and weather data, monitoring of cloud systems, as well as an assessment of the actual amount of precipitation.
The data obtained will allow for a scientific assessment of the technology's effectiveness and explore its potential to support the water balance and agricultural areas of the region.
