China may artificially change unfavorable weather for Olympic Opening

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Source: CCTV.com | 07-16-2008 08:57

The vice director of the China Meteorological Administration, Chen Zhenlin, says that meteorologists might change the weather if they think that it will threaten the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

The vice director of the China Meteorological Administration, Chen Zhenlin, says that meteorologists might change the  weather if they think that it will threaten the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Meteorological authorities will consult with the Beijing municipal government on whether or not the city's weather needs to be changed in time for the grand opening. Chen Zhenlin said meteorologists have been making preparations

for artificial weather modification since 2003, especially on reducing rainfall. But he also admitted that the technology is limited.

CMA experts will come up with a preliminary forecast two weeks before the Games, but official weather information for the opening day won't be available until a week before the Games.

Editor:Xiong Qu