Karnataka’s government says it will begin cloud seeding in September for 60 days to address a rainfall deficit across the state. Irrigation minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy announces the move, describing it as a targeted attempt to increase precipitation. The plan is overseen by specialized committees that manage technical and field operations during the campaign.
The government estimates the project at about ₹27 crore. One report adds that the effort will involve roughly 200 flying hours as part of the operational plan. Karnataka expects an estimated 30% success rate for the artificial precipitation attempt. Across outlets, the focus is on the timing (starting in September), the campaign length (60 days), and the intent to mitigate uneven or insufficient rainfall, while details on logistics are framed through the projected flight hours and the role of oversight committees.
