Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-22
Honduras is facing an intense drought linked to the El Niño phenomenon, which has not yet peaked but is already severely affecting Central America. A large part of the country is currently on alert, according to RFI.
To try to counter this situation, the Honduran government has announced its intention to use the cloud seeding technique, aiming to artificially induce rainfall. This method involves dispersing substances into clouds to stimulate precipitation formation.
However, this technique is controversial and criticized, notably due to its uncertain effectiveness. Some experts doubt that cloud seeding can provide a sustainable solution to droughts caused by El Niño.
