"Debunking the Myth: Experts Dismiss Cloud Seeding as Cause of Dubai's Record Rainfall"
TL;DR
Unprecedented rainfall and flooding in the UAE and Oman sparked speculation about cloud seeding, but experts attribute the extreme weather to climate change. The UAE experienced its heaviest rainfall on record, with authorities dismissing claims that cloud seeding caused the deluge. Climate scientists point to rising global temperatures as a factor in more intense weather events, while cloud seeding remains a controversial method for weather modification.
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