According to MSS, the dry spell was due to an intrusion of dry air from the Southern Hemisphere.
Singapore has been experiencing a dry spell since Jul 31, the advisory read.
Singapore's latest dry spell in 2019 started on July 31. Highs of around 35 degrees Celsius can be expected on a few days, while some nights will see their minimum temperatures hovering around 28 degrees Celsius.Dry weather in the surrounding region is forecast to persist, said MSS, warning of occasional haze due to hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Singapore is experiencing a prolonged dry spell due to something known as the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) - a complex climate phenomenon whose positive phase causes similar climate variations as the better known El Nino. All rights reserved. With the poor weather set to continue in both Singapore and Malaysia, water consumption in the area must decrease accordingly. But the rains should fall again in the last week of August 2019. Singapore News - Across Singapore, the signs and symptoms of a dry spell are clear: Parched grass, dry ground and low water levels in ponds and reservoirs.
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Unfortunately, Singapore’s current water supply does not stack up to the potential effects of the current drought.
"In the first fortnight of August 2019, significantly below-average rainfall was recorded at all stations across the island," the service added.However, a respite is expected towards the last week of August, with MSS forecasting more rain. "It looks like the email address you entered is not valid.Copyright© Mediacorp 2020.
The last recorded dry spell lasted 27 days, from Feb 17, 2014 to Mar 15, 2014.
meREWARDS lets you get coupon deals, and earn cashback when you complete surveys, dine, travel and shop with our partners SINGAPORE: Singapore is experiencing its first dry spell in more than 5 years, according to a Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) advisory on Friday (Aug 16).A dry spell is defined by MSS as a period of at least 15 consecutive days with daily total rainfall of less than 1mm, averaged over rainfall stations with long-term records across the island.Singapore has been experiencing a dry spell since Jul 31, the advisory read.
Rainfall for August 2019 is expected to be "significantly below normal". "Depending on the direction of the prevailing winds and location of the fires, Singapore may experience occasional haze.
Nights experienced daily minimum temperatures of above 26°C over most parts of Singapore, with a few nights registering around 28°C in the southern and eastern coastal areas of Singapore. Daily maximum temperatures ranged between 31.9°C and 34.5°C.
The highest temperature of 34.5°C was recorded at Marina Barrage on Aug. 13.
From Jul 31 to Aug 15, about 90 per cent of all stations islandwide recorded daily rainfall of below 0.2mm, with brief localised showers on some days.The extended dry weather was due to an intrusion of dry air from the Southern Hemisphere coupled with suppressed rain clouds due to cooler sea surface temperatures over the tropical eastern Indian Ocean, said MSS.This contributed to a "very warm" first half of August, with daily maximum temperatures ranging between 31.9 degrees Celsius and 34.5 degrees Celsius.The highest temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius was recorded at Marina Barrage on Aug 13.Nights were generally warm, with daily minimum temperatures of above 26 degrees Celsius over most parts of Singapore.
This service is not intended for persons residing in the EU. The last recorded dry spell lasted 27 days, from Feb. 17 to March 15, 2014.
This was compounded by suppressed rain clouds due to cooler sea surface temperatures over the tropical eastern Indian Ocean. Water levels are down at MacRitchie Reservoir.
Singapore is experiencing its first dry spell since 2014, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) on Aug. 16. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved.
The National Environment Agency predicts the dry spell will continue into early March.
"With thundery showers expected in the late morning and early afternoon on four to five days toward the last week of August 2019, the showers will bring some respite to the current dry spell," said MSS.Dry conditions can be expected on most days for the second half of August, as dry air from high pressure systems over northern Australia extends to the equatorial region.Some days could see breezy conditions due to the occasional strengthening of winds over the region, according to MSS.Rainfall for August is expected to be "significantly below normal", it added.The rest of the month is expected to be warm, with daily temperatures of between 26 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius forecast for most days.