Punjab govt is planning for artificial rain in Lahore to curb smog
Punjab govt is planning for artificial rain in Lahore to curb smog!
As reported, a consultation on artificial rainfall to eliminate smog was also held and it was decided that preparations should be made regarding artificial rain on November 28 or 29, when there is possibility of a cloudy weather.
As reported, a meeting was held with Provincial Environment Minister Bilal Afzal and Education Minister Mansoor Qadir in the chair which discussed the evaluation of short, medium and long-term measures to control smog in the city.
Secretary Environment Rashid Kamalur Rehman, representatives of the Environment Protection Department, SPARCO and various universities were also in attendance at the meeting.
Provincial Environment Minister Bilal Afzal said that a team and working group should be formed to provide artificial rain which will consult on providing aircraft to carry out artificial rain.
He added that clouds were necessary and the working group would have to consider all aspects of the artificial rain.
The final proposals of the working group will be sent to the chief minister for approval, he said.
