SINGAPORE: The second half of February is expected to be drier than the first half of the month, the Meteorological Service Singapore (Met Service) said on Thursd
During the second half of February, the daily temperature is expected to range between 24 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius on most days. Temperatures may reach around 34 degrees Celsius on days with little or no rain.
"Localised short-duration thundery showers, due to convergence of prevailing winds with the sea breeze, can still be expected in the afternoon over parts of the island on some days." The currently prevailing north-east monsoon conditions are forecast to continue into the second fortnight of the month, with low-level winds blowing mostly from the northeast or northwest.FIRST HALF OF FEBRUARY
The highest rainfall anomaly of 308 per cent above average was recorded at Sentosa, while the anomaly was lowest - at 51 cent above average - around the Mandai area.On the afternoon of Feb 12, large-scale convergence of winds over Singapore and the surrounding region led to the development of moderate to heavy thundery showers over many areas of the island. The showers were particularly intense over the northern and western parts of Singapore.
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