Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – May 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

Monitored: During April, the northern and central islands received up to 10mm of rainfall while the remaining islands received less. The average rainfall exceeded climatology in the Northern islands by 14%; and was in deficit by 40% in the Central islands and by 7% in the southern islands.

Predictions: A weak La Niña is expected to continue in the months ahead. Seasonal climate predictions predict a climatological average from June to August 2022 for the Maldives

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1. Monthly Climatology
2. Rainfall Monitoring
1. Daily Satellite derived Rainfall Estimates
   
2. Monthly Rainfall derived from Satellite Rainfall Estimate
3. Monthly and Seasonal Monitoring
3. Ocean Surface Monitoring
4. Rainfall Predictions
1. Weekly Predictions from NOAA/NCEP
2. Seasonal Predictions from IRI