What do tourist numbers to Singapore, local library visitorship, and temperatures on our Little (Flaming) Red Dot have in common? They’re all on the rise. But while the first two are met with generally positive sentiments, the latter comes with more sinister implications. As the mercury goes up in Singapore, so does the risk of heat stroke, a condition that...
What do tourist numbers to Singapore, local library visitorship, and temperatures on our Little Red Dot have in common? They’re all on the rise. But while the first two are met with generally positive sentiments, the latter comes with more sinister implications.
1. High temperature and humidity: When the temperature and humidity are high, your body has a harder time regulating its internal temperature. On 4 April, Singapore experienced its hottest day of the year, with a high of 35.9°C recorded in Paya Lebar, The Straits Times reported.
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