Russia to Implement New Regulation for Weather Modification Agents
Quick Look
- Russia will implement a new regulation for the procurement, storage, and use of agents for proactive weather modification starting September 1.
- The rules aim to protect harvests from hail, prevent snow avalanches, and induce rain or disperse clouds, applying to specialist organizations with special licenses.
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Why It Matters
Russia is implementing new rules for weather modification agents to protect agriculture and infrastructure. The regulation aims to manage risks associated with hail, avalanches, and precipitation.
MOSCOW, June 14. /TASS/. A new regulation for procurement, storage and use of agents proactively modifying hydrometeorological process will become effective in Russia since September 1, according to a government document seen by TASS.
Such agents are needed to protect the harvest against hail, preventive snow avalanches, dispersion of clouds or rain inducement. The regulation pertains to specialist organizations dealing with that.
Proactive weather modifications take place to regulate and reduce the possible damage to households and the economy, the document stipulates. Explosives and pyrotechnic equipment should only be purchased for such purposes by organizations having special licenses. The regulation substitutes the similar document dated 2020 and due to expire in 2026. The new one will be effective until September 1, 2032.
Open Questions
- What specific agents will be covered?
- What are the licensing requirements?
