Naivasha farmers made rain to combat the threat of hailstorms.
Farmers in Naivasha have now devised new ways of overcoming the challenges that are characterized by adverse weather conditions affecting their crops.
Notably, they have begun to use changed weather, which is a very efficient approach, especially for people involved in floriculture.
The city of Naivasha is particularly vulnerable to hailstorms due to the vast areas of the country that usually receive the short rains. Such heavy storms can be very destructive to flower farming due to its dependence on the greenhouse, which tends to be destroyed when there are hailstorms.
Hailstorms are formed when the raindrops are lifted by the strong updraft of thunderstorms to areas of the atmosphere where the temperature is extremely low.
The droplets freeze as small blocks of ice, which are accelerated on the way to the ground due to the intense cold.
For flower farmers, hailstorms are a strong enemy because their nylon covers tear them apart and destroy the crops grown inside the greenhouse.
The farmers are finding this to their advantage, as they have developed systems that could predict when hailstorms could occur. This gives them an edge worth noticing.
When a cloud exhibiting undesirable characteristics has been identified, a plane equipped with silver iodide dispersing mechanisms is deployed to control the clouds. Introducing silver iodide into clouds enhances their precipitation production capability through a process known as cloud seeding.
Silver iodide acts as a “freezing nucleus,” encouraging the development of moisture around it. As the particle becomes heavy, it drifts effortlessly to the surface of the earth as rainfall. Cloud seeding is used extensively across the globe, and some farmers depend on this process to supplement the available water supply for local towns and cities.
The flora culture industry is an important foreign currency earner, realizing about $1.09 billion approximately Ksh161 billion in current exchange rates per year. Most of these flowers are exported to the following European destinations: the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Norway.
For now, the Kenya Meteorological Department is forecasting continued moderate rainfall over most parts of the country.
According to the weather forecast issued on Monday, November 25, some areas are likely to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with rainfall exceeding 50 mm in 24 hours.
Much of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and Rift Valley, comprising Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot counties, is likely to experience heavy rainfall starting from November 25 to Wednesday, November 27.
Latest
Pepe TV is a vibrant broadcasting network dedicated to bringing you the best in global entertainment, news, and culture. We strive to deliver diverse content that keeps you informed, entertained, and connected to the world around you.
Copyright © 2024 All Rights Reserved