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Weird Wide Web - Dubai's Fake Rain

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With temperatures in Dubai regularly surpassing 50 degrees Celsius , the government has decided to take control of the scorching weather.
Scientists in the United Arab Emirates are making it rain — artificially — using electrical charges from drones to manipulate the weather and force rainfall across the desert nation. Meteorological officials released video footage this week showing a downpour over Ras al Khaimah, as well as several other regions.
26 Jul 2021 9AM English South Africa Comedy · Technology

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