Texas Floods: No Evidence of Weather Modification Causing Deadly Flash Floods

The flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people were not caused by weather modification, specifically cloud seeding performed by Rainmaker Technology Corporation on July 2. Experts agree that cloud seeding can only produce limited precipitation and is unlikely to cause such a large-scale disaster. Weather factors such as moisture flow and heavy rainfall forecasts were the main contributors to the floods. Officials and experts have dismissed the claim that cloud seeding caused the tragedy.

The recent catastrophic floods in Texas have sparked a wave of conspiracy theories, with some social media users falsely claiming that the disasters were caused by cloud seeding. The misinformation has been particularly focused on Bill Gates, who has funded geoengineering projects in the past. However, experts and officials have categorically dismissed these claims, asserting that the floods were driven by natural weather factors.

The Texas floods, which claimed over 100 lives, were primarily caused by a slow-moving storm system that dumped several inches of rain in a short period. Meteorologists have confirmed that the heavy rainfall overwhelmed local waterways, leading to the tragic events. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely and precise forecasts and warnings, but the unprecedented rainfall still resulted in widespread flooding and loss of life [2].

Cloud seeding, a weather modification technique, has been used in Texas since the 1940s to combat drought. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) oversees cloud seeding operations from April to September, targeting convective clouds to enhance precipitation. However, experts agree that cloud seeding can only produce limited precipitation and is unlikely to cause such a large-scale disaster [1].

The claim that Rainmaker Technology Corporation's cloud seeding on July 2 caused the floods is unfounded. The company has denied any involvement in the Texas floods, and there is no evidence to support the conspiracy theory. Elon Musk-led xAi's bot, Grok, fact-checked these tweets, noting that the claims are baseless and that Bill Gates' funding of geoengineering research does not imply malice [1].

The White House has also dismissed attempts to blame former President Donald Trump for the Texas floods. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted Democrats and members of the media for spreading falsehoods, highlighting the NWS's role in issuing timely warnings [2].

In conclusion, the Texas floods were a tragic result of severe weather conditions, not a conspiracy involving cloud seeding or other geoengineering projects. As the investigation into the cause of the floods continues, it is crucial to rely on accurate information and avoid spreading misinformation.

References:
[1] https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/why-bill-gates-is-trending-amid-texas-camp-mystic-floods-cloud-seeding-weather-modification-claims-surface-101751835308309.html
[2] https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-blasts-schumer-democrats-depraved-lie-blaming-trump-texas-flash-flood