Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – May 2025

       

HIGHLIGHTS

During the last two weeks of May, the central and southern islands experienced the highest rainfall, reaching up to 80 mm per day, while remaining islands received less. In the coming week, rainfall is expected to decrease, with drier conditions prevailing over the first two weeks of May.

Monitored: In April, the southern islands received up to 10 mm of rainfall; while remaining islands received less. South-Westerly winds prevailed for the southern and central islands, while Westerly winds prevailed for the northern islands of Maldives during the month of April.  

Predictions: ENSO-neutral is favored during the Northern Hemisphere summer 2025 (74% chance during June-August), with chances exceeding 50% through August-October 2025.

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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