In measures to curb smog in Lahore, an estimated Rs350 million has been set aside for artificial rain.

The summary sent by the Finance Secretary will require approval from the caretaker Chief Minister, revealed the sources with knowledge of the matter.

According to Punjab’s Caretaker Information Minister Amir Mir, cloud seeding is the fastest artificial rain technology available.

He also said that China had already been taken on board and experts were scheduled to visit Pakistan soon, as the Punjab interim chief minister was attempting to test artificial rain this year.

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On Thursday, a high-level meeting in Punjab decided to take more steps to combat smog in the province, especially in Lahore.

Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired the meeting to review the situation of smog in the province. The meeting decided that the government would attempt artificial rain in Lahore if the conditions were suitable.

CM Naqvi said that the artificial rain needed a particular kind of cloud and if it was available, the rain would be attempted on November 29.