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Singapore to face hot weather, thunderstorms in early October

SINGAPORE: Hot weather and thunderstorms are expected over parts of Singapore in the first half of October as the Southwest Monsoon continues over the region, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Thursday.

Singapore to face hot weather, thunderstorms in early October

Singapore anticipates scorching temperatures and thunderstorms during the initial half of October, as the Southwest Monsoon remains active in the area, according to Meteorological Service Singapore's latest report. The agency's statement revealed that pleasant and warm weather is anticipated on numerous days, especially in the initial week of October, with thunderstorms expected in the late morning and afternoon.

Over the first two weeks of October, the country is expected to receive below-average rainfall in most regions. Daily maximum temperatures are projected to hover around 34 degrees Celsius and may slightly surpass the threshold on a few occasions. Additionally, some nights could remain warm and humid, with minimum temperatures staying above 27 degrees Celsius.

Southwest Monsoon conditions were dominant over Singapore and its neighboring regions during the second half of September, with southeasterly or southwesterly winds prevailing.

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