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Zimbabwe turns to cloud seeding as drought threat looms
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Zimbabwe turns to cloud seeding as drought threat looms

Zimbabwe is gearing up for a tough 2026/27 agricultural season by using cloud seeding to boost rainfall amid forecasts of a strong El Niño. The government plans to deploy aircraft and drones from key cities to encourage rain, as part of a broader six-pillar drought mitigation strategy. This approach complements efforts like irrigation development, climate-smart farming, and early warning systems to protect food production. So: while cloud seeding can help, it’s one tool among many to support farmers facing unpredictable weather.
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