Karnataka to go for cloud seeding

Bangalore: Karnataka government has decided to go in for cloud seeding, if the state does not receive rains in the next fortnight.
Chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda after taking stock of rainfall in the state here on Thursday found that there was 65 per cent deficit of rain in May and 62 per cent from June 2 to 14 after the onset of monsoon. The CM instructed his officials to make necessary arrangements for cloud seeding, if the state does not get rains in the next two weeks.
In view of the rain failure, the CM has directed to continue the drought relief measures such as reopening goshalas (cattle camps) and resume supply of drinking water through tankers, wherever, required. Drinking water is being supplied through tankers in 881 villages in eight districts.