In the ancient city of Turkistan, Kazakhstan, a revolutionary ecological project, the first of its kind in our region, has been launched. According to local media, the neighboring country has become the first in Central Asia to implement artificial precipitation technology.
Presentation with high-ranking guests
The inauguration ceremony for this historic system was held at a high international level. Attendees included Zhaslan Madiyev, Kazakhstan's Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry; Abdulla Al Mandous, President of the WMO and Director General of the UAE's National Center of Meteorology; Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Al-Ariqi, UAE Ambassador to Kazakhstan; and Nuraly Kusherov, Governor of the region.
Nearly one million hectares of land protected from weather volatility
The new project is aimed at protecting over 911 thousand hectares of fertile and arable land in the Turkistan region from water scarcity and drought. This modern system is being implemented in close cooperation with the UAE's National Center of Meteorology, which has extensive global experience in climate modification.
“Kazakhstan is taking a bold step toward climate resilience. This is the first such major initiative in our region. It marks the beginning of a new climate infrastructure based on science, international friendship, and digital solutions,” noted Zhaslan Madiyev.
International experience and safety
Global analysis shows that cloud seeding can increase rainfall by 10 to 20 percent. Currently, this method is successfully used by developed nations such as the USA, China, the UAE, France, and Saudi Arabia.
It is natural for many to be concerned about safety. Experts reassure that this technology is strictly local, with an impact radius not exceeding 5 kilometers. It does not negatively affect global weather. The process uses simple, internationally recognized safe salt reagents.
Increased income and productivity
This innovative solution will help provide timely irrigation for crops and prevent millions in losses caused by drought. According to estimates, the annual net economic benefit of the project is expected to reach 35 billion tenge. It is expected to contribute.
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