Colombo (News 1st): Cloud seeding in Sri Lanka has proven to be a success following the implementation of a pilot project in Mousakelle today (March 22).

According to the Ministry of Power & Energy, a Y-12 aircraft flew 8000 feet above the Mousakelle to carry out cloud seeding successfully.

The ministry said after dispersing chemicals into the clouds it rained for around 45 minutes in the respective area.

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