Japan will create region-specific flood warning maps for Vietnam and three other Southeast Asian countries based on field monitoring data.
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that it is discussing with four Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia to provide public maps and flood warnings each year. region, starting in fiscal year 2025.
The maps use satellite observation data to predict flooding from heavy rains and can warn of the frequency and depth of floods, including using the agency’s Global Precipitation Mapping (GSMaP) system. Japanese universe.
An urban area in Hue was flooded during the October 2023 flood. Image: Vo Thanh
According to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, these maps will be very useful for four Southeast Asian countries in predicting floods in each locality.
Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia have many Japanese companies operating, so Tokyo also hopes that the map will help companies choose more reasonable office and factory locations as well as create effective business strategies. than before disaster warnings.
In addition to preparing guidelines for using maps, the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will also develop relevant human resources through training programs in each country. Tokyo plans to expand its plan to provide flood maps to countries other than the four Southeast Asian countries.