CHIANG MAI, 21 February 2014 (NNT) – The Northern Royal Rainmaking Center has kicked off a rainmaking operation to tackle drought and haze problems plaguing the northern region. The operation began on February 17 in Nakhon Sawan province.

The center’s acting chief, Mr. Anuparp Pawawattananusorn, disclosed that the royal rainmaking operation usually takes place during February-April when drought and haze problems occur. Daily assessment of the situation is required in risk provinces to determine the suitability of the weather for such operation.

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