Gujarat Titans destroyed Sunrisers Hyderabad in an absolute dominant display in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Batting first, GT scored 168/5 in 20 overs, with half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar . In reply, Sunrisers Hyderabad were bowled out for 86 - their lowest-ever score in the IPL. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder took two wickets each, while Mohammed Siraj also produced a disciplined effort. The win took GT to 16 points in 12 matches. It has all but assured them a playoffs spot. It also means that the seven teams in contention are now effectively fighting for the remaining three spots. After a five straight win, their joint-longest winning streak, GT are two points ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (14 points in 11 matches) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (14 points in 12 matches). Following them are - Punjab Kings (13 points in 11 matches), Chennai Super Kings (12 in 11 matches), and Rajasthan Royals (12 in 11 matches). Even Kolkata Knight Riders (9 points in 10 match...
A leading weather experts has warned of "weather wars" between countries if cloud seeding gets out of hand. In a statement, Johan Jaques, a senior meteorologist at environmental technology company KISTERS, has warned if unintended consequences when technology is used to alter the weather. The comment comes as theories claiming Dubai's torrential rainfall was caused by cloud seeding are doing the rounds on the internet. The practice, in which planes inject clouds with chemicals, was introduced in the 1940s especially in areas with little rainfall, or in case of prolonged dry spell.
But several experts don't agree with the theory that cloud seeding was responsible, and the theory has caused a debate in the community.
Still, Mr Jaques thinks there could be diplomatic consequences and subsequent "weather wars" is cloud seeding is allowed to proliferate.
"Cloud seeding aims to enhance and accelerate the precipitation process. Especially in areas which have not seen any rain over a long time, such intense precipitation can lead to infiltration excess flow, with potential flash floods as a result," the meteorologist said in a statement, as per Newsweek.
"The Dubai floods act as a stark warning of the unintended consequences we can unleash when we use such technology to alter the weather. Additionally, we have little control over the aftermath of cloud seeding. Where exactly is it going to be raining effectively? Using techniques such as cloud seeding to bring much-needed rainfall in one area can cause flash floods and droughts in another," Mr Jaques further said.
There is no evidence to suggest that rain in Dubai was caused by cloud seeding. A UAE government agency that oversees the process has denied that any such operations took place before the storm.
The UAE state news agency late on Wednesday carried a statement from President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan saying he had ordered authorities to assess the damage and provide support to families impacted by the storm.
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