China Activates Artificial Rain in the Grain Belt

China is relying on artificial rain to combat drought in some parts of the country. Planes and drones are spraying chemicals over clouds to enhance rainfall. Read more: The danger of hail has not passed. Questions about hail protection remain Beijing is taking a rarely used approach to combat the effects of climate change. By artificially generating rainfall, the government aims to increase wheat production in the dry regions of the northern part of the country, reports topagrar.com. According to Bloomberg news agency, the much-needed rains in the Grain Belt were triggered at the end of May through targeted interventions. Planes and drones sprayed chemicals over clouds to intensify rain and suppress hail. In recent years, China has expanded its investments in rainfall management, as climate change has increased the risks to the country's food security. This year alone, 553 air rainfall generation operations have been conducted, according to Bloomberg. Ground measures for rainfall ...