Myanmar: Probable Flood Inundated Area in Bago Region as of 30 July 2024

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"Satellite detected water extent as of 30 July 2024, Bago, Daik-U, Htantabin, Kawa, Kyaukkyi, Kyauktaga, Nyaunglebin, Oktwin, Phyu, Shwegyin, Thanatpin and Waw township in Bago Region. This map illustrates satellite-detected surface waters due to the current monsoon rains over Bago Region of Myanmar as observed from a Sentinel-1image as of 30July 2024. Within the analyzed area of about11,350k m2, a total of about 7,423 k m2 of lands appear to be flooded. Based on World population data and the detected surface waters, about350,732people are potentially exposed or living close to flooded areas. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to MIMU..."

Source/publisher: 

Myanmar Information Management Unit, UN Development Programme

Date of Publication: 

2024-07-31

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2024-07-31

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Myanmar

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English

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