Monday, September 30, 2024

Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – September 2024

   

HIGHLIGHTS

Monitored: In August, the central islands received up to 12 mm of rainfall; while remaining islands received less. North-westerly winds prevailed for the northern and central Maldives during the month of August. 

Predictions: La Niña is favored to emerge in September-November (71% chance) and is expected to persist through January-March 2025.
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---------------------------Inside this Issue------------------------

  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