The Punjab government has announced an ambitious plan to implement artificial rain in Lahore as a means to address the city’s severe smog problem. With air quality levels reaching dangerous highs, the government is exploring cloud seeding as a potential solution to clear the air and reduce pollution levels. This technology, previously used in countries facing similar environmental challenges, involves injecting chemicals into clouds to induce rainfall, which can help settle airborne pollutants.
According to provincial officials, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to tackle Lahore’s escalating air quality crisis, which has been impacting residents’ health, visibility on roads, and overall quality of life. The government is collaborating with environmental experts and international agencies to ensure the effectiveness and safety of this project.
The move comes as Lahore was recently ranked among the most polluted cities in the world. Officials are hopeful that artificial rain, combined with other efforts to control emissions and promote eco-friendly policies, will lead to a noticeable improvement in air quality. However, environmental advocates emphasize the need for long-term pollution control measures to sustain these improvements.
