The Philippines is turning to the skies for solutions as El Niño’s scorching grip parches the nation, affecting 2.9 million people. 🌍 The government is now considering cloud seeding—a technique to induce rainfall by dispersing substances into clouds—to tackle the severe drought. Task Force El Niño spokesperson Joey Villarama confirmed the move on Tuesday, calling it a critical step to \"quench the country’s thirst.\"
With 131 cities and municipalities declaring a state of calamity, central and southern regions face the worst impacts. The designation unlocks emergency funds for relief efforts, but Villarama stressed the urgency of innovative approaches. 💧⚡
El Niño, a climate pattern linked to warming Pacific waters, has disrupted agriculture, drained reservoirs, and sparked water rationing. Could cloud seeding be the Philippines’ real-life 'rain dance'? Officials hope so, but critics warn of costs and mixed results. Stay tuned as this climate crisis unfolds.
