Department of Meteorology ang Hydrology

What Department of Meteorology ang Hydrology does

Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) is Myanmar's national meteorological and hydrological service, operating as a government department under the Ministry of Transport. Established in 1937 as the Burma Meteorological Department and reorganized in 1972/1974 under its current name, DMH is the sole official authority for issuing weather forecasts, cyclone warnings, flood warnings, tsunami warnings, and earthquake information across Myanmar. It serves the general public, civil aviation, agriculture, and other government agencies - notably the Ministry of Transport, National Natural Disaster Management Committee, Civil Aviation Authority, and Ministry of Agriculture - through a free public-service delivery model.

DMH's operational infrastructure spans 51 domestic observation stations, 63 meteorological stations, 22 hydrological stations, 35 seismic stations, 17 agro-meteorological stations, and 8 aeronautical meteorological offices, covering 11 major rivers across 8 major river basins. Technical capabilities include Himawari-8 and MTSAT satellite imagery reception, weather radar at Composite/Kyauk Phyu/Yangon/Mandalay, WRF model outputs, computer-based river forecasting and flood warning systems (upgraded in 1987 with UNDP/WMO support), IFAS-based flood simulation for Chindwin, Ayeyarwady, and Shwegyin rivers, and an acid deposition monitoring laboratory operating as Myanmar's national EANET center. The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center operates 24/7 in Naypyitaw, with regional offices in Yangon (Lower Myanmar) and Mandalay (Upper Myanmar).

DMH is funded through the government budget with all services provided free of charge. Distribution occurs through moezala.gov.mm, 24/7 hotlines, automatic answering machines, government communication networks (telephone and SSB transceivers), Myanmar Radio, City FM, MRTV, MRTV-4, Myawaddy Television, and national newspapers. The department maintains 43 international partnerships including WMO (membership since 1938), JICA, KMA, World Bank, UNDP, ACAP/EANET, MRC, RIMES, and CMA. Current leadership is Dr. Kyaw Moe Oo, Director General.

Name

Department of Meteorology ang Hydrology

Legal name

Department of Meteorology and Hydrology

Website

https://moezala.gov.mm

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) is Myanmar's national meteorological and hydrological service under the Ministry of Transport, providing free weather forecasts, cyclone, flood, and tsunami warnings to the public, aviation, agriculture, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meteorological and Hydrological Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADADAK

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Preparedness

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Humanitarian Relief & Emergency Response

SECONDARYEUAHAKAF

Water Quality & Watershed/Hydrologic Modeling (SWMM/HEC-RAS, Flood/Runoff/Nutrient)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Environmental Data Management, Modeling & GIS/Remote Sensing

Keywords

• Weather forecasting services
• Flood warning systems
• Meteorological observations
• Hydrological monitoring
• Disaster early warning

Headquarters

HQ city

Naypyitaw

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a government department under the Ministry of Transport, DMH is funded by government预算. Services are provided free of charge to the public.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) is Myanmar's national meteorological and hydrological authority, providing daily, 10-day, monthly, and monsoon weather forecasts, river and water level forecasts, and a comprehensive suite of multi-hazard early warnings covering cyclones, floods, flash floods, tsunamis, heavy rainfall, and strong winds. It serves the general public, aviation sector, agriculture sector, and government agencies with specialized services such as aviation meteorology, agro-meteorology, seismology monitoring, climate change reporting, and satellite/radar-based observation products. The department operates 24/7 observation and forecasting infrastructure integrated with international systems coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Product overview

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) Myanmar operates as a unified government weather and hydrology service providing comprehensive meteorological and hydrological forecasting, warning, and monitoring services. The core offerings include daily, 10-day, and monthly weather and water level forecasts covering all major Myanmar cities and river basins. DMH operates a Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center providing integrated alerts for cyclones, floods, flash floods, earthquakes, and tsunamis. The department maintains specialized divisions for aviation meteorology (8 offices at major airports), agro-meteorology (17 stations supporting agricultural planning), and acid deposition monitoring as Myanmar's EANET national center. Technical infrastructure includes Himawari-8 satellite imagery, radar imaging systems, 35 seismic stations, and river gauging stations across 11 major river basins. The service portfolio supports public safety, transportation, agriculture, water resources, and climate adaptation through bulletins, warnings, and real-time data dissemination via radio, television, and web platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daily Weather Forecast Daily weather forecast service providing current and next-day weather conditions for Myanmar's regions and states for use by the general public, media, and government agencies.
• 10-Day Weather Forecast Medium-range weather forecast covering the next 10 days, supporting planning for agriculture, government operations, and the general public.
• Monthly Weather Forecast Extended-range monthly weather outlook supporting long-term planning by government, agriculture, and water resource sectors.
• Monsoon Weather Forecast Seasonal monsoon forecast product covering the southwest monsoon period for agricultural planning, flood preparedness, and public awareness.
• Daily Water Level Forecast Daily river water level forecast service providing current and projected water levels for major rivers across Myanmar, supporting flood preparedness and water resource management.
• 10-Day Water Level Forecast Medium-range water level forecast covering the next 10 days for use by flood managers, disaster management agencies, and the public in flood-prone regions.
• Monthly Water Level Forecast Extended-range monthly river water level outlook supporting long-term planning for irrigation, hydropower, and flood risk management.
• Cyclone Warning System Authoritative cyclone warning service for tropical cyclones affecting the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar's coastal regions, providing track and intensity forecasts to government, media, and the public.
• Flood Warning System Flood warning service for riverine flooding across Myanmar, integrated with hydrological observation stations and forecasting models operated by DMH.
• Flash Flood Guidance Bulletin Flash flood guidance product providing short-fuse warnings and bulletins for sudden-onset flooding events, supporting disaster management authorities and at-risk communities.
• Tsunami Warning System Tsunami warning service providing detection and alert information for tsunamis potentially affecting Myanmar's coastline, coordinated with international tsunami warning networks.
• Heavy Rainfall Warning Heavy rainfall advisory and warning service alerting the public and authorities to impending intense rainfall events and associated risks.
• Strong Wind Warning Strong wind warning product alerting maritime users, aviation, and the public to hazardous wind conditions.
• Untimely Rainfall Warning Warning service for unseasonal or untimely rainfall events affecting agriculture and community activities.
• Minimum Alert Water Level Hydrological alert service communicating threshold-based minimum water level warnings for flood-prone communities and infrastructure operators.
• Aviation Meteorology Services Aviation-specific meteorological services including terminal aerodrome forecasts, METAR, and route forecasts for airline operators and air traffic management supporting Myanmar's aviation sector.
• Agro-Meteorology Services Agriculture-focused meteorological services providing weather and climate information tailored for farmers, agronomists, and agricultural planners.
• Seismology Monitoring Seismological monitoring service tracking earthquake activity within and around Myanmar, providing seismic data to disaster management authorities and the public.
• Acid Deposition Monitoring Monitoring and reporting service for atmospheric acid deposition (acid rain) providing environmental data for research, environmental agencies, and the public.
• Himawari-8 Satellite Imagery Real-time and archived Himawari-8 geostationary satellite imagery products distributed for meteorological analysis, forecasting support, and public information.
• Radar Imaging System Ground-based weather radar products providing Doppler radar imagery of precipitation, storm structure, and severe weather for forecasters and the public.
• El Niño/La Niña Monitoring Climate monitoring service tracking El Niño and La Niña conditions and their likely impacts on Myanmar's weather patterns, supporting seasonal planning.
• Bay of Bengal Condition Reports Reports on Bay of Bengal marine and atmospheric conditions used by mariners, fisheries, and coastal stakeholders.
• Sea Route Forecast Marine route forecast service for shipping operators, ports, and mariners navigating Myanmar's coastal and offshore waters.
• Climate Change Reports Climate change assessment reports and bulletins published for policymakers, researchers, and the public on observed and projected climate trends affecting Myanmar.
• Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center (MHEWC) providing 24/7 coordinated hazard monitoring and warning dissemination for cyclones, floods, tsunamis, and other weather-related emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flood warning lead time of 1-2 days for short-range and 7-10 days for long-range forecasts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Meteorological Organization (WMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal meteorological standards organization; Myanmar has been a member since January 1938; DMH operates under WMO guidelines and participates in international meteorological programs
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided AWOS equipment (30 stations), ion chromatograph, and Ultra pure water production system for DMH laboratory; supports acid deposition monitoring
• Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided ASOS (Automatic Synoptic Observation System) equipment for 40 stations
• Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP)coreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork Center of EANET; provided HORIBA pH meters and Wet Sampler; conducts QA/QC activities and technical support
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funded river forecasting system upgrade in 1987 with WMO project support
• Mekong River Commission (MRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation on hydrological data sharing and river management
• World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided IRM (Emergency Response Management) equipment for 88 stations under the IRM program
• Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional early warning system cooperation for disaster risk reduction

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES): An intergovernmental institution supporting early warning across Asia and Africa. Comparable as a partner organization that augments DMH's forecasting capability for cyclones, floods, and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean region.
• Mekong River Commission (MRC): The intergovernmental body managing the Mekong River Basin. Comparable as a regional cooperation partner for hydrological data sharing and river management relevant to DMH's flood forecasting responsibilities for trans-boundary rivers.
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO): The UN-system specialized agency for meteorology, hydrology, and related geophysical sciences. Relevant as the global standards body under which DMH operates and the coordination hub for its 43 international partnerships.

Regional players

• Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration: Vietnam's national met/hydro service under MONRE. Comparable as a regional government agency delivering typhoon, flood, and seasonal forecasting to a Mekong-adjacent country with similar trans-boundary river management challenges.
• Thai Meteorological Department (TMD): Thailand's national meteorological service operating under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. Comparable as a Southeast Asian government met service with flood, cyclone, and agro-meteorology mandates, though serving a different national territory.

Direct peers

• India Meteorological Department (IMD): India's national meteorological service operating under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Directly comparable as a government national weather service providing multi-hazard early warning, cyclone tracking in the Bay of Bengal, and aviation/agricultural meteorology across a far larger geography.
• Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD): Bangladesh's national meteorological service. Highly comparable given shared Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure, similar flood-prone deltaic geography, and WMO-aligned operational model covering cyclone, flood, and maritime warnings.
• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA): The Philippines' national meteorological and hydrological agency. Directly comparable as a multi-hazard (typhoon, flood, earthquake, tsunami) government service delivering public warnings, agro-meteorology, and aviation weather with a 24/7 warning center.

Broad incumbents

• China Meteorological Administration (CMA): China's national meteorological service and a key data-sharing partner via CMA Cast. Comparable as a large-scale government met service supplying satellite receiving systems and regional weather information to DMH.
• Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA): Japan's national meteorological service and the operator of Himawari-8 satellite imagery used by DMH. Comparable as a mature, WMO-aligned national service; functions as a broad incumbent and key technology/data provider to DMH rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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