SINGAPORE: Flash floods may occur in Singapore between Friday (Jan 10) and Monday due to a monsoon surge. A monsoon surge refers to a strengthening of winds over the South China Sea, causing extensive rainclouds to form over our surrounding region.
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A monsoon surge refers to a strengthening of winds over the South China Sea, causing extensive rainclouds to form over our surrounding region. The monsoon surge is forecast to bring rainy and windy weather to Singapore over the next four days, the National Environment Agency said on Thursday.Daily minimum temperatures may also dip to around 22 degrees Celsius in some places, said NEA.
Intense downpours may overwhelm the canals and drains temporarily, leading to flash floods, national water agency PUB said on Facebook.to receive heavy rain alerts, avoid flood risk locations and stay updated on flood warnings.The national water agency in November launched its first flood resilience campaign to encourage the public to be prepared, amid increasingly erratic weather and more intense storms triggered by climate change.
“Singapore is vulnerable to flood risks due to our topography and rapid urbanisation. Sudden and intense heavy storms, even during non-monsoon periods, can temporarily overwhelm our canals and drains and cause localised flooding,” it said.Learn how to be flood ready
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