Kazakhstan will artificially induce rain

May 17, 2026 | 23:10 |3700

Kazakhstan will launch an artificial rain project to address water shortages.

According to reports, a project aimed at artificially inducing precipitation is being implemented in the Turkestan Region in cooperation with the UAE National Center of Meteorology. The initiative is intended to increase reservoir water levels and provide water resources for agricultural areas. The full-scale launch of the project is scheduled for May 17, 2026.

It is noted that Kazakhstan has become the first country in the region to move to the practical application of artificial rain technologies.