DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (MYANMAR)

(24-5-2026) Monsoon is moderate to strong over the Andaman Sea, South Bay and Eastcentral Bay of Bengal and weather is a few cloud to partly cloudy elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal.

Cyclone

Hydrological Disaster

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 17:30

Natural Flood Disasters in Myanmar 1. Intoduction Natural and man-made flood disasters present dangers to humans and to their property. They present risks, which can be high especially if they are ignored or proper precautions are not taken. The most common natural disasters that are experienced in Myanmar are tropical cyclone associated with surge, flood and drought.

Cyclones

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 09:45

Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal usually form in April, May, October and November. During the monsoon season, small cyclones form in the North Bay of Bengal. Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon storms are very destructive and cause a lot of damage.

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