Russia to Fight Drought with Artificial Rain in Krasnodar
In a bid to combat drought, Russia's Ministry of Agriculture, led by Oxana Lut, is set to introduce artificial precipitation induction technologies in the Krasnodar region, starting November 2025. This follows successful implementation in the Stavropol region and comes after significant crop losses due to drought in the Kuban region.
The Ministry, along with Roshydromet and local authorities, is focusing on the northern districts of the Rostov region, which have been severely affected by drought. These technologies have already shown promise in the Stavropol region, where they were used to increase soil moisture.
Valery Nemchenko, deputy director of the Novorossiysk branch of COS AQP, announced the plans. He revealed that a two-meter layer of soil in these districts is currently dry, making the region a prime candidate for these technologies. In 2025, farmers insured over 1.1 million hectares of crops in the Kuban region, but the summer drought resulted in losses exceeding 1.5 billion rubles.
The Ministry's decision to implement these technologies is a proactive response to the region's drought crisis. If successful, it could significantly improve soil moisture and reduce crop losses, benefiting farmers and the local economy.
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