The Punjab government conducted a successful trial of artificial rain using local technology Saturday, Radio Pakistan reported.

As per details, “cloud seeding” was conducted in Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, and Gujar Khan, resulting in rainfall in Jhelum and Gujar Khan within a few hours.

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This project is the result of joint efforts by the Punjab government, the Pakistan Army’s Scientific Research and Development experts, Army Aviation, PARCO, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

All relevant institutions utilized their local expertise and advanced technology to complete the trial.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated all scientific experts and associated institutions on the success of this artificial rain experiment.

This success will open new avenues for technological advancement in Pakistan and help alleviate weather-related issues for the public.

The Punjab government declared on Friday a health emergency in Lahore and Multan as the provincial capital maintained its position as the most polluted city in the world in terms of its air.