In a landmark scientific breakthrough, Jaipur has successfully produced India’s first artificial rain using a fleet of 60 high-tech drones deployed over the Ramgarh Dam area. This pioneering operation marks a major leap forward in India’s fight against drought and water scarcity.
Within just 30 minutes, the drones dispersed silver iodide particles into moisture-laden clouds, triggering 0.8 mm of rainfall—a crucial proof-of-concept for large-scale cloud seeding using unmanned aerial technology.
Experts say drone-based cloud seeding offers multiple advantages over traditional aircraft methods:
Faster deployment
Lower operational costs
Highly precise targeting
Reduced risk to human pilots
The successful trial positions India at the forefront of climate-tech innovation, offering hope for regions struggling with declining rainfall, shrinking reservoirs, and extreme weather patterns.
Officials believe this technology could soon be deployed across drought-hit states, transforming India’s approach to water security, agriculture, and sustainable resource management.
A historic moment for Rajasthan—and a promising step toward a more climate-resilient future for India.
