If you were in the Newton area on 25 May, you may have spotted this huge woolly blanket in the sky!

This blanket of dense clouds was formed as the top of a cumulonimbus cloud collapsed following strong thunderstorms across Singapore earlier that morning.

Named “cirrus spissatus”, these rarer upper atmosphere clouds are thicker and denser, and would block out the sun. The Latin word “spissatus” in its name describes its thicker appearance.

📷 Photo by _quietude__ #SGWeathergrams #WeatherWednesday

It’s ASEAN Dengue Day! Observed every 15 Jun, it raises awareness on ways to prevent dengue.

Let’s continue to B-L-O-C-K dengue and Zika at least once a week. Learn more about dengue prevention here: go.gov.sg/mozzieproof #BLOCKDengue

#SGDengueUpdate 163 new dengue cases and 31 active dengue clusters were reported in the week ending 10 Jun 2023. 19 Zika cases have also been reported this year. Let’s continue to actively #BLOCKDengue: https://go.gov.sg/mozzieproof

Happy Father’s Day!

For those who answered A, B or C, you may be experiencing pareidolia! It is the term used for the human tendency to see a specific image in random visual patterns. Most of us have experienced it at least once! #WeatherWednesday

#DidYouKnow that the $150 Climate Voucher can help offset the cost difference between a 3-tick and a 2-tick refrigerator? If your refrigerator is due for replacement, get a more energy efficient one with your Climate Voucher by 31 Dec 2023! go.gov.sg/cfhp

#SGDengueUpdate 270 new dengue cases and 33 active dengue clusters were reported in the week ending 17 Jun 2023. 21 Zika cases have also been reported this year. Let’s continue to actively #BLOCKDengue: https://go.gov.sg/mozzieproof

Excess water accumulated in flowerpot plates is the perfect breeding ground for the Aedes mosquitoes. So, don’t forget to lift and empty flowerpot plates every other day.

Let’s continue to B-L-O-C-K dengue and Zika at least once a week.
✅ Break up hardened soil
✅ Lift and empty flowerpot plates
✅ Overturn pails and wipe their rims
✅ Change water in vases
✅ Keep roof gutters clear and place BTI insecticide

#BLOCKDengue

Our actions today impact our world tomorrow, and it is up to us to make it a better one. Together, let’s work #TowardsZeroWaste and build a #SustainableSG.

If you’re still not sure how to start, check out the activities and challenges at www.gogreen.gov.sg/programmes/

Wishing all of our Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya Haji!

#SGDengueUpdate 216 new dengue cases and 41 active dengue clusters were reported in the week ending 24 Jun 2023. 21 Zika cases have also been reported this year.

Let’s continue to actively #BLOCKDengue: https://go.gov.sg/mozzieproof

Pretty sure that your pails are free from stagnated water? But you’ll never know when water might drip and accumulate.

Overturn pails and wipe their rims to be doubly sure!

Let’s continue to B-L-O-C-K dengue and Zika at least once a week.
✅ Break up hardened soil
✅ Lift and empty flowerpot plates
✅ Overturn pails and wipe their rims
✅ Change water in vases
✅ Keep roof gutters clear and place BTI insecticide

#BLOCKDengue

Happy International Fried Chicken Day!

Enjoy the many dishes found at #OurHawkerCentres featuring fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside, yet juicy on the inside. But do remember to order only what you can finish. #SayYEStoWasteLess

#SGDengueUpdate 271 new dengue cases and 47 active dengue clusters were reported in the week ending 1 Jul 2023. 22 Zika cases have also been reported this year.

Let’s continue to actively #BLOCKDengue: https://go.gov.sg/mozzieproof