9
Extreme
Drought Risk in Yangon, Myanmar
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Yangon based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 1 events on record in proximity
- Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Mekong River Basin (2020-02-26)
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
9
Yangon, Myanmar
Risk: 9Historical: 1
How Yangon Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Yangon
Drought - Mekong River Basin
February 25, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Yangon
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Yangon
Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in Yangon
Score: 5/10
Tornado Risk in Yangon
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Yangon
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Yangon
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Yangon
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Yangon
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Yangon
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Bangkok, Thailand
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Hanoi, Vietnam
Score: 0/10
How this data is built
Yangon, Myanmar drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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