LAHORE- Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that they would conduct artificial rain once again to tackle the issue of smog in the provincial capital.
The chief minister acknowledged the collaboration of the United Arab Emirates and expressed special gratitude for the authorities for their cooperation for artificial rain in Lahore.
He expressed these remarks during a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates’ Cloud Seeding Team led by Ahmad Al Kamal.
Chief Pilot Michael Anstis and Pilot Colonel Aubeed were also among those who called on the Punjab chief minister.
CM Naqvi commended the UAE’s commitment to combating smog and recognized the noteworthy efforts of the Cloud Seeding Team in the artificial rainfall initiative.
“The pioneering effort marks the first successful experiment of artificial rainfall in Lahore, resulting in air quality levels consistently below 200 for several days,” said the CM.
He expressed optimism for the upcoming experiment in January, contingent upon favorable weather conditions.
Highlighting the historic nature of the collaboration, the experts believed that the UAE’s Cloud Seeding Team became an integral part of Pakistan’s environmental initiatives. CM Naqvi conveyed his appreciation to the people of Pakistan for acknowledging the efforts of the UAE pilots in this crucial venture.
The delegation from the UAE expressed their affection for Pakistan, emphasizing the enduring bond between the two nations. The collaborative efforts are expected to contribute significantly to mitigating the impact of smog in the region.
Provincial Ministers Aamir Mir and Bilal Afzal, Brig Nadeem, the DG of Environment Protection Authority, Chief Meteorologist Chaudhry Muhammad Islam, Secretary to the Chief Minister, Senior Joint Director of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Muhammad Altaf, and other key officials were also present there.
