Monthly Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives
(30 June 2026)
Highlights
Monitored:
In June, the northern islands received 10 – 12 mm of average rainfall and the remaining islands received less. the highest daily rainfall was in the central regions on 27 June with a peak of 50 mm. Sea surface temperature (SST) around the Maldives remain seasonable and 1.5 °C above-normal around the Arabian Sea.
Predictions:
El Niño conditions have established and expected to strengthen into December 2026 – February 2027. From September-November, the central islands shall receive extremely heavy
rainfall due to the El Niño influence.
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