# Top Secret Weather Changers Scientists Create Abu Dhabi Rain to Water the Desert By Katie Cordrey | Published 2011-01-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abu-dhabi-rain References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/unitedarabemirates/8236350/Abu-Dhabi-weather-project-creates-man-made-rainstorms.html) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/03/abu-dhabi-rainstorm_n_803554.html) Scientists have created Abu Dhabi rain by pulling moisture from clear blue desert skies. A top-secret Swiss-backed project called, "Weathertec," used giant lampshade-like ionizers to [generate rain-producing clouds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-screen) in the country's Al Ain region during the driest months of 2010. The secret weather project has wetted arid land with Abu Dhabi rain more than fifty times in the past year. The technology could bring rain-on-demand to the desert and change the face of agriculture - and life - in Abu Dhabi as well as in other [rain-deprived areas of the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityweatherin). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rain-on-demand:** The ability to generate rain at will has the potential to revolutionize agriculture and bring water to arid regions. - **Weather Modification:** Advancements in weather modification technology could disrupt traditional farming practices and impact the way we interact with the environment. - **Water Security:** The creation of artificial rain could mitigate water scarcity issues and provide a sustainable solution for regions suffering from drought. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** The ability to generate rain on demand could revolutionize farming practices, ensuring consistent water supply for crops. - **Climate Engineering:** The development of weather modification technologies opens up opportunities for industries involved in climate engineering and environmental management. - **Water Management:** The ability to control rainfall could disrupt the water management industry, leading to new methods of water collection and distribution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Large-Scale Drone Lightshows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Artificial Meteor Shower Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meteor-shower-display.md) - [Humidity-Capturing Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumulus1.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [AI Weather Forecasting Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-2-platform.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100.md)