"Cloud seeding platform" Malaysia’s experience in enhancing the sustainability of cloud seeding operations is discussed

Abu Dhabi, 30 October / WAM / The Emirates Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science organized the thirteenth virtual symposium within the “Rain Enhancement Platform” seminar series, under the title “Sustainable Weather Modification in Malaysia.”
The symposium was hosted by Muhammad Ridwan bin Abdul Moeen, Senior Assistant Director of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and Cloud Seeding of the Malaysian Meteorological Department, where he gave a detailed presentation on the most prominent stations of Malaysia’s experience in the field of cloud seeding, which began in 1973. He also discussed the current practices that Malaysia follows in implementing seeding operations, and the operational challenges it faces, as well as its future direction to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of weather modification techniques in light of accelerating climate change.
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Mandoos, Director of the National Meteorological Center and President of the World Meteorological Organization, said that the National Meteorological Center, through the Emirates Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science, continues to support innovative research and finding sustainable solutions that contribute to enhancing rainfall, and at the forefront of these efforts comes the series of virtual seminars organized by the program, which constitute a global platform for exchanging knowledge and unifying joint efforts towards developing effective solutions to confront climate challenges.

He added that in light of the growing challenges associated with water scarcity, these efforts gain special importance due to their role in supporting climate adaptation and ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the long term.
For her part, Alia Al Mazrouei, Director of the Emirates Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science, expressed her appreciation for the participation of Mohammed Radwan in the thirteenth session of the Rain Enhancement Research Platform seminar series, praising the important scientific insights he provided about Malaysia’s experience in enhancing the sustainability of weather modification processes.

She stressed that this experience highlights the importance of regional expertise and the necessity of adhering to the principles of sustainability in developing weather modification techniques, noting that organizing such scientific dialogues comes within the framework of the program’s ongoing efforts to support scientific research and enhance international cooperation in the field of rain enhancement research.
During the session, Ridwan explained that cloud seeding operations in Malaysia mainly aim to raise water levels in rain collection areas and dams during dry seasons, and reduce the effects of local and cross-border fog.

He also reviewed the technologies used in vaccination operations, which are carried out by aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules, SC-7 Skyvan, Cessna 340A, and Mi-17, in cooperation and coordination with a number of concerned authorities in Malaysia, most notably the National Disaster Management Agency, the Environment Agency, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
It is noteworthy that the “Rain Enhancement Platform” constitutes a global interactive platform that hosts the most prominent experts and specialists in rain enhancement science and weather modification research with the aim of exchanging knowledge and reviewing the latest scientific developments, as well as introducing the general public to the importance of this sector, which is a major supporter and contributor to addressing the challenges of water scarcity.

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