Singapore's unusual monsoon surge brings cooler temperatures

Singapore is set to experience its third monsoon surge from March 19 to 21, bringing heavy rain and cooler temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius. This surge is unusual as such events typically occur between December and January. The Meteorological Service Singapore forecasts above-average rainfall for the second half of March. Daily temperatures after March 21 are expected to range from 24 to 34 degrees Celsius. In early March, temperatures reached highs of 35.1 degrees Celsius, with below-average rainfall recorded. The last late monsoon surge occurred in early March 2023, resulting in significant rainfall and cooler weather.