Experimental Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives – June 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

Monitored: During May, the northern islands received up to 25 mm of rainfall while the remaining islands received less. The average rainfall exceeded climatology in the Northern islands by 13%; and was in deficit by 41% in the Central islands and by 21% in the southern islands.

Predictions: A weak La Niña is expected to continue in the months ahead. Seasonal climate predictions predict a climatological average from July to September 2022 for the Maldives.

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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