Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – November 2021

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Monitored: During November, the entire Maldives received above-normal rainfall. Over the last 365 days, rainfall exceeded climatology by 18% in the Northern islands; and was in deficit by 26% in the Central islands.

Predictions: La Niña tendency is predicted in the months ahead, and this results in a dry tendency in the entire Maldives for December to February 2022. 

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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