MALDIVES’ REPORT FOR THE FORTY-THIRD SESSION OF THE
WMO/ESCAP PANEL ON TROPICAL CYCLONES
INDIA NEW DELHI 02 – 06 MAY 2016
METEOROLOGICAL COMPONENT
METEOROLOGICAL COMPONENT UPPER AIR OBSERVATION SURFACE OBSERVATION AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATION RAINFALL STATION SATELLITE RADAR NEUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION TELECOMUNICATION MET INFORMATION
UPPER AIR OBSERVATION
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246 Radio-Sonde
observations done in
Gan 43599 during
2015.
No upper air
Equipment in Male’
43555
UPPER AIR OBSERVATION
As the location of
Maldives in the Indian
Ocean happens to be
a data sparse area in
which shifting of ITCZ
and phases of MJO
takes place only one
GUAN station is not
enough.
Upper air observations from Male’ are very important
to entire meteorological community in the region and
globe.
Maldives urge assistance from donors and Panel
members for rebuilding upper air observation
network.
SURFACE OBSERVATION
Maldives has 5 meteorological stations all
are manned 24 hours. Both synoptic and
aviation reports are made in all 5 stations.
Only one of them is categorized as upper-
air station.
VRMK (43577)
VRMM (43555)
(NMC)
VRMH (43533)
VRMT (43588)
VRMG (43599)
Hanimaadhoo (43533) Synoptic and Aviation Reports
Male’ (43555) Synoptic and Aviation Reports
Kadhdhoo (43577) Synoptic and Aviation Reports
Kaadehdhoo (43588) Synoptic and Aviation Reports
Gan (43599) Synoptic and Aviation Reports + Radio Sonde
AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATION
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TWENTY THREE Automatic
Weather Stations (AWS) were
installed so far.
Only 7 AWS are sending out
data to NMC at present.
Facing financial difficulties to
maintain AWS.
Male
Nilundhoo
Dharavandhoo
Gan
Uligam Makunudhoo
Feevak
Hulhudheli
Hirilandhoo
Fulidhoo
RAINFALL STATION
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Accumulated rainfall for 24 hours are collected from
7 Rain Gauge Stations for National use.
HaaAlif Kela
Shaviyani Funadhoo
Baa Dharavandhoo
Meemu Muli
Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo
Thaa Veymandoo
Gnaviyani Fuvanmulah
Fuvanmulah
Dharavandhoo
Kela
Muli
Vaymandoo
Kudahuvadoo
METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE
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Digital Meteorological Data Dissemination
(DMDD) system donated by IMD is facing a
signal loss therefore, no data received during
last 4 years.
MMS requests IMD for upgrade or an
alternative as it helped forecasters to do
more precise predictions when it was in
operation.
METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE
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The CMACast system donated by China
Meteorological Administration in 2012
receives Satellite imageries from FY2E and
FY2D series of Chinese geostationary
satellites at an interval of 30 minutes.
Surface synoptic data, Upper air sounding
data, NWPs of ECMWF, T213: NWPs of
CMA global model, NWP accumulation preci
from Germany model and Japan model.
Another component of this system is the
application software MICAPS which enables
to display satellite pictures, surface & upper
air data, NWP products and overlay
different products and analysis of various
weather phenomena.
WEATHER RADAR
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DOPPLER Weather
Radar has been out
of service since
2011.
Repair &
Calibration done in
July 2013, 2015.
Radar not
operational in
2015.
WEATHER RADAR
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Maldives requires
training in Radar
Meteorology and
Radar Maintenance
NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION
WRF basic run
made daily twice.
Computing power
upgraded in 2015
with assistance from
RIMES.
MMS needs training
on data assimilation
and other areas.
NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION
Products of various
numerical weather
prediction (NWP)
models and
dynamical-statistical
models received
through internet are
used by forecasters
RIMES Experimental Forecast
RIMES shared its WRF experimental forecast
with MMS everyday.
It include 6 hourly forecast simulations for wind
speed and rainfall.
RIMES now shares 10 day forecast simulations
for wind speed and rainfall.
METEOROLOGICAL TELELCOMMUNICATION
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The computer based telecommunication system between the local
Meteorological Offices and the NMC is functional.
METEOROLOGICAL TELELCOMMUNICATION - GTS
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Maldives receives complains
from other countries and GCOS
of not receiving our SYNOP,
TEMP observations through GTS.
Likewise, the monthly CLIMAT
report sent via GTS is also
reported not received by users.
MESSIR-COMM message switching
system developed by COROBOR is a
TCP/IP based multi-channel
communication link that is capable of
handling vast amount of data.
METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION
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MMS launched upgraded
version of official website
www.meteorology.gov.mv during
2013/ 2014.
Current weather updates,
forecasts, warnings, met reports,
seismic information and aviation
weather charts are available for
users.
These products can be access
through Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube.
DISASTER PREVENTION & PREPAREDNESS COMPONENT
DISASTER PREVENTION and PREPAREDNESS
WARNING and ADVISORY
DISASTER PREVENTION and PREPAREDNESS
Maldives Meteorological Service is mandated for issuing advisories and warnings related
to meteorological, hydrological, tectonic and oceanographic disasters. MMS formulated a
Project to be complete in 3 phases in establishing a full fledge Early Warning System.
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
-Upgrading of communication
system (GTS),
-Installation of Doppler
Weather Radar,
Satellite Receiving System.
-Two Automatic Weather
Stations were installed at
Daravandoo of Baa Atoll and
Nilandoo of Faafu Atoll.
One short-period seismo-
meter was installed in
Gan Island - Addu Atoll.
- 2 Broadband Seismometers
installed in 2008.
-Internet service 5mbps
to 10mbps and a redundant
VSAT internet service is
in place.
-10 Automatic Weather
Stations to be installed.
.
-Weather Radar System
in Gan-Addu Atoll
- 10 Automatic Weather
Stations in atolls.
- Marine AWS
DISASTER PREVENTION and PREPAREDNESS
To service as National Early Warning Centre, MMS
prepared the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
to act upon any likely event of meteorological,
hydrological, tectonic and oceanographic disasters.
WARNING and ADVISORY
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MMS’s Alert Level
Alert Level 2
Yellow
Alert Level 3
Red Alert Level 1
White
Weather, Earthquake &
Tsunami
WARNING and ADVISORY
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Alert Level Description Action
1
WH
ITE
- Mean wind speed is expected or prevailed between 23 – 30 mph. - Rainfall of more than 50 mm is expected to occur within 24 hours. - High tidal waves are expected. Significant weather changes
expected or occurred. Look-out for update information.
2
YELLO
W
- Mean wind speed is expected or prevailed between 30 – 40 mph. - Torrential rain is expected and or heavy rain occurred for more than 2 hours. - A severe thunderstorm is occurring or expected. - Tropical Cyclone is formed or passing through effective area of Maldives. - Significant tidal or swell waves occurring or approaching.
Concerned authorities and people are advised to be on watch or alert. Be ready to take preventive measures.
3
RED
- Flash flood is expected. - Tropical Cyclone is tracked towards or to cross Maldives. - Destructive tidal, swell waves or storm surge is expected.
People at risk to be evacuated from danger
zones.
4 GR
EEN
Condition improved (Cancelation Message) Cancel Watch or Warning.
WARNING and ADVISORY
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During 2015 Cyclone Season, the severe weather was monitored locally
through 5 Met. Stations, 7 out of 23 Automatic Weather Stations and
SATELLITE images received by in-house CMACast and on Internet.
WRF model run by MMS with outputs from various NWP models and
dynamical-statistical models received through internet were utilized to
predict the variations in local atmosphere.
Experimental forecast from RIMES and Bulletins from RSMC – New Delhi
were used to predict the intensity and track of the Bay of Bengal and
Arabian Sea Systems.
WARNING and ADVISORY
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MMS issued 216 WHITE Alerts
and 15 YELLOW Alerts during
2015 Cyclone Season.
Briefing to sea travelers,
fisherman, national defense,
police, NDMC and interviews to
various media were conducted.
Warnings were additionally
dispatched through cooperate
SMS and Hotlines to designated
authorities as per SOP.
WARNING and ADVISORY
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Tropical Cyclone an d Severe Weather information were received
from RSMC-New Delhi and RIMES.
Earthquake or tsunami warnings dispatched by Regional Tsunami
Service Providers – India, Indonesia, Australia received at MMS.
All the advisories and warnings were disseminated to public
satisfactorily in time.
As National Tsunami Warning Centre (NTWC) MMS also
participated in IOC/ IOTWS Communications Exercises during 2015.
WARNING and ADVISORY – Forums & Workshops
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MMS in collaboration with RIMES, WMO convened Monsoon / climate outlook forums.
These forum forums served as a national platform for its dialogue process between forecast providers and users.
Forums & Workshops - Objectives
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The national training of forecast translation intended to build the capacity of key
sectoral decision-makers in translating forecasts/warning into potential impacts
outlook and response options, for enhanced management of risks.
Ensure that forecasts/ warning information products, including their uncertainties and
limitations, are communicated to and understood by users.
Encourage the use of forecasts to mitigate risks in climate-sensitive sectors, including,
but not limited to agriculture, water resources, disaster management, and health.
Receive user feedback for improving usability of forecast products.
Provide a platform for inter-agency coordination of policies, and sectoral plans and
programs for dealing with potential impacts of hydro-meteorological hazards.
Provide a platform for long-term process of understanding risks
posed/opportunities brought about by past, current, and future climate.
WARNING and ADVISORY – Forums & Workshops
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MMS in collaboration with TC/ PTC convened consultation mission on SSOP in 2014 and the out put Manual on Synergized Standard Operating Procedures for coastal hazards is ready now.
WARNING and ADVISORY – Emergency Operation
Center
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Supported by the UNESCAP and facilitated by the RIMES.
Maldives Met Service partnered with NDMC and Fuvahmulah Atoll Council to establish the EOC.
Connects Fuvahmulah Atoll and its communities to MMS and NDMC for ensuring last mile connectivity and warning for preparedness in a multi-hazard context.
TRAINING COMPONENT
TRAINING REQUIREMENT
TRAINING REQUIREMENT 2016 - 2017
COURSE NAME LEVEL
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2015 2016 2017
Service
Meteorology Degree 1 5 1 1 2 0 6,500.00
Climatology Degree 2 2 2 1 1 0
Software Engineering Degree 3 1 0 0 0 0
Information Technology Degree 4 0 1 1 1 0
Electric Engineering Degree 5 0 1 1 0 0
Seismology Diploma 6 0 1 0 0 0
Human Resource Management Advanced Diploma 7 1 0 0 0 0 13,700.00
Meteorology PHD 8 0 1 0 0 0
Climatology Masters 9 1 0 0 1 0 48,700.00
Seismology Degree 10 0 1 0 1 0
Air pollution / Environmental
Science Degree 11 0 1 0 0 0
Oceanography Degree 12 0 0 1 0 0
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RESEARCH
Learn more about DYNAMO:
http://www.eol.ucar.edu/field_projects/field-projects/dynamo
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RESEARCH
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PUBLICATION
Panel News
Maldives contributed information on significant weather and new
developments in the meteorological service to Panel’s News
Letters.
SMRC News Letter
MMS shares weather and related activities information with
SAARC Meteorological Research Center’s News Letter.
Annual Climate Report
Maldives Meteorological Service publishes Annual Climate
Report every year.
Thank you
Fenfushi in central Maldives - 20 April 2016
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