More rainfall likely across north, central atolls in next four months: MMS

More rainfall will prevail across islands in northern and central atolls than usual, during June, July, August and September this year.

This was revealed by the Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS).

The department revealed that these days, islands in southern atolls are experiencing less rainfall than usually observed.

Further, MMS revealed that all parts of the country are expected to experience higher temperatures when temperature surges, and lower temperatures when temperature falls, than normally recorded during this period.

The department’s press statement comes at a time several incidents of flooding were reported across the capital, Malé City as well as outlying atolls due to heavy rain showers and thunderstorms nationwide, during the previous month.

Global warming and climate change have led to an increase in the occurrence of extreme heat waves and heavy rainfall in countries across the globe as well.

This year, the temperature across the Maldives has also been above average.

Maldives experiences heavy rain showers and adverse weather conditions during the southwest monsoon as well as the northeast monsoon. Extensive periods of strong winds and adverse weather conditions are usually experienced mostly during the southwest monsoon.

Such adverse weather conditions have caused trees to uproot, roofs to be torn off, and heavy debris falling onto houses, causing immense damage. The squally weather during monsoon also causes extensive damage to crop in some islands and presents challenges for seafarers and fishermen as well. Some islands have been experiencing swell wave surges during high tides as well.