According to KhabarOnline, Hossein Ardakani, the father of meteorology in the country, responded to discussions circulating on social media regarding the role of weather radars in creating, directing, or preventing rainfall. He stated that these claims have no scientific basis and are in no way verifiable.

He added that weather radars serve solely as detectors or monitors. These systems are employed to identify atmospheric conditions, observe clouds, determine their movement paths, and analyze the development of precipitation systems. They possess no capability to create clouds, increase rainfall, or prevent precipitation.

Ardakani, referencing decades of experience with radar technology in meteorology, noted that weather radars have been in use worldwide for over 60 to 70 years, and their functionality is well established. These devices utilize various wavelengths to detect cloud conditions and atmospheric phenomena, providing essential information to meteorological experts.

He continued, stating that today, data from weather radars are cross-referenced with satellite data, and together, these tools offer an accurate picture of precipitation and atmospheric systems. For this reason, radars play a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy of weather forecasts.

This veteran meteorologist firmly rejected the claims regarding the impact of radars on rainfall, emphasizing that a radar is merely an information and detection tool and cannot induce or prevent precipitation. Scientifically, such a notion is impossible, and these claims should be categorically dismissed.

He noted that unfortunately, rumors occasionally arise in this regard; however, the reality is that radar technology cannot interfere in natural atmospheric processes as some claim.