Last year, many residents of Bengaluru raised concerns on social media about a flight flying extremely low above their homes. Eyewitnesses report that the plane was operating at an altitude below 2800ft, raising significant concerns within the local community. Now, as more and more residents voice their complaints, it seems that the issue of low-flying aircraft is causing harm to a variety of groups, including infants, children, older people, heart patients, as well as birds and animals.
Really low flying plane circling Bangalore near Koramangala / Indiranagar area. This is the 6th circle. Comes really close to ground then takes off again without touching. Military exercise? pic.twitter.com/A9OpoJXIaj
— Hemant Mohapatra (@MohapatraHemant) April 3, 2024
Residents of South Bengaluru have reported that the noise and speed of aircraft flying low over their area have become a significant cause of concern. The constant roar of engines and the sight of planes flying at low altitudes have led many to worry about the potential health effects of such activities. Infants, children, and older people are particularly vulnerable to the disturbances caused by aircraft. Residents have noted an increase in sleep disturbances and stress levels, highlighting the need for attention to this issue.
Cloud Seeding Paints the Sky and Its Environmental Impact
Cloud seeding, which can also be called “blueskying,” is a way of adding chemicals like silver iodide, potassium iodide, or calcium chloride into the atmosphere to help make clouds appear.
Besides the problem with low-flying planes, people living in Bengaluru are worried about the cloud seeding happening in their area. It’s not just a Bengaluru issue; people from all over the globe are sharing their worries about it. Social media is buzzing with reports from users who have witnessed aircraft engaged in cloud seeding, igniting discussions about the potential effects this ongoing practice could have on the weather patterns in the region. Some residents have even reported experiencing side effects such as headaches and respiratory issues, which they attribute to the cloud seeding operations.
Cloud seeding often involves the use of common chemicals such as silver iodide and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide). Liquid propane, which converts to gas, is also a popular choice. Furthermore, the application of table salt is on the rise in this practice.
Cloud seeding brings foreign substances into the atmosphere, which might cause breathing difficulties and other health problems for those who are exposed to the changed air quality. Are the fears of residents about the effects of low-flying planes and cloud seeding on their health and quality of life justified? The frequent sight of planes flying at lower altitudes has raised important questions about the safety and environmental impact of these operations.
The connection between China’s respiratory illness epidemic and continuous cloud-seeding activities
In recent times, there has been a growing concern about the respiratory illness epidemic that has been sweeping through China. Many people believe that this crisis is directly linked to the continuous heavy cloud seeding that has been taking place very often. An expert in the science area was not able to shine a light on this problem or explain the deeper reasons for the lung disease outbreak in China.
Cloud Seeding in China: A Political Strife
• China’s largest cloud seeding system operates all day and night. This is also happening in many places around the world.
• Silver iodide rockets are fired into the sky to induce desired rain.
• Political strife arises from neighboring regions accusing each other of “stealing rain.”
• Cloud seeding was used in Beijing before the 2008 Olympic Games to ensure a dry Olympic season.
• In 2009, Beijing artificially induced snowfall after four months of drought, leading to road closures.
As cloud seeding activities continue unabated in China, many people have started to draw connections between the heavy use of this weather modification technique and the rising cases of respiratory illnesses in the country. The continuous dispersal of dry ice into the atmosphere has led to an increase in air pollution levels, making it harder for individuals to breathe clean air.
Stay informed about the dangers of these activities for the community’s health and safety.
Source: Research gate – Image, Wikipedia
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