Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – December 2021

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Monitored: During November, the entire Maldives received above-normal rainfall. Over the last 365 days, rainfall exceeded climatology by 20% in the Northern islands; by 7% in the Central islands, and was in deficit by 19% in the Central islands.

Predictions: In the months ahead, a weak La Nia trend is expected. Seasonal climate prediction for wetter tendency in the islands other than in the Southern-most island for January to March. 

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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