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Kazakhstan Unveils Landmark Artificial Rainfall Initiative to Tackle Water Scarcity

By Dana Omirgazy  on 18 May 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched Central Asia’s first artificial rainfall enhancement project, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen climate resilience and protect agricultural production from worsening drought conditions. The initiative was officially introduced in Turkistan on May 16 and began full-scale operations the following day....