Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – August 2023

            

HIGHLIGHTS

Monitored: In July, some of islands northern, central, and southern received light showers (10 mm). Westerly to north-westerly winds prevailed during the month. 

Predictions: El Niño conditions have strengthened further and will continue through the Northern Hemisphere winter.  Seasonal climate predictions predict a wet tendency for the entire islands from September to November 2023.

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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