Singapore is bracing for another weekend of wet weather from January 17 to 19 as a second monsoon surge descends upon the island nation. This surge is expected to bring windy and cooler conditions, with spells of moderate to heavy thundery showers predicted over Singapore and its surrounding areas, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) on Thursday (January 16).
Temperatures are anticipated to drop to around 22 degrees Celsius in the next few days, coinciding with the monsoon surge. Subsequently, temperatures are forecast to range between 24 and 34 degrees Celsius, as indicated by MSS.Periods of intense rain during seasonal high tides can often lead to flash floods. Low-lying coastal areas, such as East Coast Park, are particularly vulnerable to flash flooding during the upcoming monsoon surge, as tides are expected to be higher. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) has warned that high tides of up to 3.2 meters are also anticipated over this period, which could result in elevated water levels in coastal canals.In a Facebook post addressing the 'prolonged rainfall' this coming weekend, Singapore's national water agency PUB stated that it will closely monitor the forecast and issue flood warnings as necessary. 'Our quick response teams will be on standby to be deployed to flood-risk locations to manage any flooding incidents and support the communities affected,' it said. The agency advised the public to stay informed about the situation through the myENV app and PUB's website. In preparation for the monsoon season, PUB announced on Wednesday that it distributed protection devices and barriers to flood-prone residences and businesses.On January 10, Pulau Tekong experienced a daily total rainfall of 241.8mm, more than double the average amount of rain that fell that day across Singapore's 32 weather stations. This surpassed the previous high of 238.2mm recorded on January 30, 2011, in Pulau Ubin, according to MSS. On the evening of January 10, Jalan Seaview in Mountbatten was affected by flash floods as high rainfall coincided with a high tide of 2.8m. This temporarily overwhelmed an adjacent canal and surrounding roadside drains
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