Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – December 2024

  

HIGHLIGHTS

Monitored: In November, the central islands received up to 12 mm of rainfall; while remaining islands received less. Westerly winds prevailed for the central and southern Maldives during the month of November.    

Predictions: La Niña conditions are most likely to emerge in November 2024-January 2025 (59% chance), with a transition to ENSO-neutral most likely by March-May 2025 (61% chance).

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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