We are all too familiar with the recent weather patterns: hot, hotter, and hottest. Itโs as if the entire country has transformed into a sauna.
However, thereโs a silver lining on the horizon.
More Rain Expected in the First Two Weeks of April
Thankfully, this isnโt an April Foolsโ joke by the NEA.
(Right?)
The last two weeks in Singapore have been particularly dry, with scorching temperatures so intense that reports of the UV index reaching extreme levels dominated the news.
To understand more about the UV index and its implications, you might want to watch this video to the end:
In the preceding fortnight, daily maximum temperatures frequently surpassed 35ยฐC. The highest recorded temperature was an astounding 36.3ยฐC in Choa Chu Kang on 24 March 2024.
The good news is that the first half of April 2024 is expected to be wetter than the past two weeks.
Moderate to heavy thundery showers are anticipated across Singapore on most afternoons, which should bring some relief from the heat.
The forecast suggests that the total rainfall for the first two weeks of April 2024 will be near the average for most parts of the island.
Although more showers are expected during the initial half of April, daily maximum temperatures are still likely to range between 34ยฐC and 35ยฐC on most days.
However, temperatures may climb above 35ยฐC on days with less cloud coverage.
So, itโs still a good idea to keep your umbrella handy.
You can also watch this video to know why itโs getting so much hotter in Singapore: