NSI Research Team’s Study on Precipitation in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Basin Published in International Journal "Water"

A collaborative research paper by Yamaguchi University and New Space Intelligence was published in the international journal Water (MDPI) on February 21, 2026.

Paper Abstract: This study uncovers strong spatiotemporal heterogeneity and non-stationarity in extreme precipitation across the Ayeyarwady River Basin (Myanmar's most vital watershed) over 66 years (1958–2023), while establishing clear linkages to global climate oscillations such as ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) and IOD (Indian Ocean Dipole).

Practical Significance

This study visualizes localized extreme weather risks often overlooked in basin-wide averages. The results numerically demonstrate that flood risks vary significantly across different locations within the same basin. These findings enable tailored flood risk assessments and contribute to advanced, climate-adaptive water management and disaster mitigation strategies.

Publication Details

• Authors: Masahiko Nagai, Arnob Bormudoi

• Paper Title: A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Heterogeneity and Non-Stationarity of Extreme Precipitation in the Ayeyarwady River Basin, Myanmar, and Their Linkages to Global Climate Variability

• Journal: Water 2026, 18(2), 227

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/w18020227