Dubai says freak rain was caused by cloud-seeding drones

The video discusses the unusual rainfall in the UAE, attributed to cloud seeding efforts. The UAE uses drones that induce electricity to seed clouds, developed in collaboration with the University of Reading. This technology aims to increase precipitation in the arid region, which typically receives only 10 centimeters of rain annually. The electrical charge from the drones helps water droplets clump together, forming larger clouds capable of producing rain. This method is crucial for enhancing rainfall in the desert climate of the UAE.

What was the unusual weather event experienced by the UAE?

• A sandstorm

• A snowstorm

• Torrential rain

• A heatwave

What technology does the UAE use to seed clouds?

• Weather balloons

• Electricity-inducing drones

• Helicopters

• Satellites

Which university collaborated with the UAE to develop the cloud seeding drones?

• University of Reading

• University of Cambridge

• University of Manchester

• University of Oxford

What is the purpose of the electrical charge used in cloud seeding?

• To create lightning

• To increase wind speed

• To disperse clouds

• To clump water droplets together

Why is cloud seeding important for the UAE?

• To increase snowfall

• To reduce humidity

• To generate much-needed precipitation

• To lower temperatures