Kazakhstan is conducting an experiment to artificially induce rain.

An experiment to artificially induce rain is underway in Kazakhstan, according to Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mansur Oshurbayev, according to Tengrinews.kz.

According to him, the experiment is being implemented jointly with representatives of the World Meteorological Organization. Kazhydromet is overseeing the project on behalf of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

"For us, the only question is about meteorological data, the water content of clouds located directly in Kazakhstan. I think after the first experiment, the rest will be clear. This issue falls under the purview of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. For our part, we are only checking the water content of clouds," Mansur Oshurbayev said on the sidelines of the Majilis.

When asked about the possibility of allocating a separate budget for artificial rainfall, the official did not give a specific answer.

According to Oshurbaev, after the experiment is completed, specialists will analyze the precipitation.

"From an environmental perspective, we're studying the experiment. After the experiment is complete, we'll conduct a full precipitation analysis and review the results. If it shows full compliance with all standards, with no exceedances, and so on, then global practice shows that this is an absolutely environmentally friendly product that can replenish water lost in reservoirs due to melting and floodwaters," the deputy minister noted.

He also emphasized that the experiment will not lead to drought in those regions where artificial rain is not planned.

Earlier, during a meeting between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the head of the UN World Meteorological Organization, it was announced that the country plans to launch an artificial rain project to address water shortages.

It is reported that in the Turkestan region, a project to artificially induce precipitation to increase the filling level of reservoirs and provide water resources to agricultural areas is being implemented jointly with the UAE National Meteorological Center.

The full-scale launch of the project is scheduled for May 17, 2026.

It is noted that Kazakhstan became the first country in the region to move to the practical application of artificial rain technologies.