Satellite detected water extent as of 9 October 2023 in Bago and Yangon Region
This map illustrates satellite-detected surface waters due to the current monsoon rains over part of Bago and Yangon region of Myanmar as observed from a Sentinel-1 image as of 9 October 2023. Within the analyzed area of about 7,988 km2, a total of about 805 km2 of lands appear to be flooded. Based on Worldpop population data and the detected surface waters, about 125,668 people 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.
Important Note: Flood analysis from radar images may underestimate the presence of standing waters in built-up areas and densely vegetated areas due to backscattering.
