The UAE completed 110 cloud-seeding missions from the start of 2026, the National Centre of Meteorology said. Flights are conducted only when suitable clouds form, using natural salt particles to encourage existing droplets to grow; the process does not create clouds. NCM forecast possible convective rain over eastern and southern areas on Monday and Tuesday, with gusts reaching 35km/h. The forecast and mission count were current as of the report’s August 1 update.