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Malaysia uses cloud seeding to combat drought affecting rice crops

Malaysia is employing cloud seeding operations to combat a severe drought impacting its rice crops. Prolonged dry weather and low rainfall have prevented farmers from planting rice during the usual wet direct seeding phases, forcing them to consider alternative methods with lower yields. The government's intervention aims to induce rainfall and salvage the agricultural season. AI

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RANK_REASON Government intervention to address a significant agricultural crisis. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Malaysia uses cloud seeding to combat drought affecting rice crops

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Agence France-Presse ·

    Malaysia resorts to cloud seeding to save rice crop from drought

    Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country’s “rice bowl” north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears. “This year ... has been affected by prolonged dry weather, low rainfall and reduced dam water leve…