Thundery showers expected over many areas of Singapore on Oct 24 afternoon
Heavy rain is expected over many parts of Singapore on Saturday (Oct 24) afternoon.In a weather warning issued at 12.56pm, the Meteorological Service Singapore said that moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected between 1.30pm and 2.30pm.Gusty winds are also forecast during this period.Checks of the service’s weather radar showed moderate to heavy rain clouds over the western region.Rain clouds were also observed to the south-east of Singapore.In its daily haze update issued on Oct 23, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said thundery showers are forecast over northern, eastern and central Singapore on Saturday afternoon. However, it cautioned that smoke haze may continue to be transported from Sumatra to Singapore under the prevailing south-southeasterly and south-southwesterly winds.The PSI is forecast to be between 90 to 140 — in the moderate to unhealthy range.[[nid:748774 editor@asiaone.com