Zimbabwe Turns to Cloud Seeding As Drought Threat Looms

Zimbabwe Turns to Cloud Seeding As Drought Threat Looms

Zimbabwe is turning to cloud seeding as part of efforts to protect the 2026/27 agricultural season from the threat of below-normal rainfall linked to a forecast Super El Niño.

Zimbabwe launches national cloud-seeding programme

ShareBy Lovemore Lubinda HARARE – The Government of Zimbabwe has launched a nationwide cloud-seeding programme to mitigate the effects of climate change as the region faces a forecast of below-normal rainfall. Read moreI am hated in Malawi – Zuneth SattarThis saw at least three aircraft and drones being deployed to support operations in Harare, Masvingo,…

Government intensifies drought preparedness with cloud seeding

Agriculture Correspondent GOVERNMENT has secured three aircraft for cloud seeding to enhance rainfall activity and boost agricultural production during the 2026/27 summer cropping season. This comes as Zimbabwe braces for the effects of a forecast Super El Niño, which is expected to bring elevated temperatures and below-normal rainfall in the country. Cloud seeding is a […]