Monthly Climate Monitoring and Prediction for the Maldives
(31 May 2026)
Highlights
Monitored:
In May, the central islands received 2 – 5 mm of rainfall and the remaining islands received less. North-Easterly winds prevailed for the northern islands; while North Westerly winds prevailed for the southern and central islands of Maldives during the month of April.
Predictions:
El Niño is likely to emerge soon (82% chance in May-July) and continue through Northern Hemisphere winter 2026-27 (96% chance in December 2026 – February 2027).
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