Dataset

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Basins and Sub-Basins, 3rd ed. (GRDC, 2020)

Surface WaterGlobalGlobal Runoff Data Centre (GRDC)

Dataset Objective

To map out surface water bodies around the world.

Context

What is included

Data contains: hydrographic region, name of river/lake basin, coastal region or island forming a separate basin, description of hydrographic region, approximate of drainage area in square km and name of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) region.

Collection Methods

Satellite imagery and monitoring data from: HydroSHEDS and World Meteorological Organization (WMO).