Climate Change Impact on the Trigger of Natural Disasters Over South-Eastern Himalayas Foothill Region of Myanmar: Extreme Rainfall Analysis
KYAW Than oo,
CHEN Haishan,
Kazora JONAH
Abstract:The study examines the characteristics and variability of monsoon rainfall in Myanmar, focusing on the relationship between heavy rainfall, floods, and earthquakes, which impact agriculture, hydrology, and the environment. Generally, heavy rainfall can cause flooding, economic losses, and water table changes. Northern Myanmar floods occur mainly during the monsoon season from June to October and can be classified into widespread floods along major rivers like Ayeyarwady, Thanlwin, Chindwin, and Sittoung, and f… Show more
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