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Cloud Seeding Artificial Rain Project

Sector: Government • Location: Sri Lanka

Source: Hiru News

Project
Under Implementation

A cloud seeding project carried out using an Air Force Y-12 aircraft at an altitude of 8,000 feet over the Maussakelle catchments to create artificial rain. The project aims to produce artificial rain for several weeks following its initial success.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Government, Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Sri Lanka
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Hiru News

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The project “Cloud Seeding Artificial Rain Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Sri Lanka. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Hiru News.

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Under Implementation

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Prospective

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2026-07-22

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A cloud seeding project carried out using an Air Force Y-12 aircraft at an altitude of 8,000 feet over the Maussakelle catchments to create artificial rain. The project aims to produce artificial rain for several weeks following its initial success.

Original sector

Energy and Environment

Location

Country

Sri Lanka

Source

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Hiru News

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Sector

Government, Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2025-05-26

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