HIGHLIGHTS
During 2 – 7 January, the southern regions are expected receive moderate rainfall (20-40 mm), while the other regions are expected to receive less. On 8 January, rainfall over the northern and central regions is expected to intensify significantly, with daily totals reaching up to 130 mm. During 16 – 30 December, the highest daily rainfall was in the southern regions on 19 December with a peak of 100 mm. Sea surface temperature (SST) around the Maldives and the Arabian Sea remain normal. As of mid-December, Pacific Ocean is in a La Niña state. Winds are mainly coming from the northwest across the country.
Monitored: In December, the central
and southern islands received up to 12 mm of rainfall and the remaining islands
received less. North-Westerly winds prevailed for the Maldives during the month
of November.
Predictions: La Niña is favored to continue for the next month or two, with a transition to ENSO neutral most likely in January-march 2026 (68% chance).
Printable Text Summary Part 1 (PDF)---------------------------Inside this Issue------------------------
- Monthly Climatology
- Rainfall Monitoring
- Daily Satellite derived Rainfall Estimates
- Monthly Rainfall derived from Satellite Rainfall Estimate
- Monthly and Seasonal Monitoring
- Ocean Surface Monitoring
- Rainfall Predictions
- Weekly Predictions from NOAA/NCEP
- Seasonal Predictions from IRI
