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Cloud Seeding Operations Begin in Negros Amid Dry Spell
Cloud seeding operations have commenced in the Negros Island Region and Panay to induce rain in areas affected by dry conditions. Eight sorties have already been completed, with agricultural stakeholders expressing gratitude for government support.
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Cloud seeding operations have begun in the Negros Island Region (NIR) and Panay to bring much-needed rain to areas affected by dry conditions. United Sugar Producers Federation (UNIFED) president Manuel Lamata said on Sunday, September 13, that eight sorties have already been completed. Lamata expressed his gratitude to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and relevant agencies for their support. The cloud seeding operations aim to ensure the necessary rainfall for crop growth and mitigate the impact on agricultural production. In Negros Island, known for its significant sugarcane industry, drought can directly affect harvest yields, making these operations a welcome development for farmers. Philippines frequently experiences droughts and water shortages due to the impacts of climate change, such as El Niño, raising concerns for the agricultural sector. The government is implementing measures like cloud seeding operations and irrigation facility development as countermeasures against such natural disasters. These operations are part of those ongoing efforts.
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