It’s your last chance to participate in the Singapore Household Energy Consumption Study and get rewarded at the same time! Sign up by 30 Apr at https://greenhome.sg

#WeatherWednesday #DidYouKnow the ultraviolet (UV) index is usually highest between 11am and 3pm in Singapore?

While some UV exposure can be healthy, excessive exposure can be harmful to your skin and eyes. Follow these simple steps to minimise the effects of UV radiation when you’re out and about!

More information at www.nea.gov.sg/weather/ultraviolet-index

Thank you for returning your used trays and crockery when eating at our public dining places! The average Tray and Crockery Return Rate has improved to 90%, from 65% in Aug 2021.
 
To reinforce good habits and deter the minority who repeatedly fail to return their used trays and crockery, we will be stepping up our actions against table littering. More info at https://go.gov.sg/littering-enforcement-18mar2023

Wishing you a clean, green and blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri. As you celebrate with your nearest and dearest, remember to reduce, reuse and recycle wherever possible.

Happy Earth Day!

From bringing our own reusables to recycling right, let’s continue to practise sustainable habits and protect our planet. More tips at www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/towards-zero-waste

#HappyEarthDay #TowardsZeroWaste

We understand that there is a text message circulating on a possible incoming heatwave between 40 and 50°C for Singapore.
 
It is unlikely for the temperature in Singapore to reach a high of 40°C in the coming weeks.
 
Although we have been experiencing warmer days in recent weeks, the temperatures were not record breaking. The highest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was 37°C on 17 Apr 1983.
 
The inter-monsoon months of Apr and May are normally the warmer period of the year, due to strong solar heating and light and variable wind conditions. Apr 2023 has been generally warm, with daily maximum temperatures exceeding 34°C on most days (17 days as of 27 Apr 2023), and 8 of those days registering temperatures of 35°C or more. The highest daily maximum temperature was 36.1°C at Woodlands on 14 Apr 2023. This is the highest temperature recorded so far this year. 
 
The prevailing inter-monsoon conditions are expected to persist in the coming weeks, and the daily maximum temperature can still be expected to reach 34 or 35°C in the afternoon on most days. On a few days when there is less cloud cover, the daily maximum temperature could reach a high of around 36°C.

Let’s be considerate and bin our litter properly. All of us play a part in keeping our public spaces clean. #KeepSGClean

Happy Labour Day!

Here’s a huge THANK YOU to all who are working hard to keep our nation running.

A special shout-out too to thank our cleaners for keeping our city clean and green, our hawkers for working tirelessly to provide delicious hawker fare, as well as #NEAofficers for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment.

It’s World Tuna Day! If you have leftover canned tuna (or any other canned fish), be sure to store it properly in a sealed container. This extends the lifespan of your leftovers and minimises food waste!

#TowardsZeroWaste

When your household batteries (such as the AA- and AAA-sized batteries) reach the end of their life, recycle them at an e-waste recycling bin! If you’re recycling 9V and li-ion batteries, or power banks, be sure to tape the ends to reduce the risk of short-circuits, which could lead to fires.

Find out where you can recycle different types of e-waste at https://alba-ewaste.sg/types-e-waste/#e-bin

Don’t be a litterbug! Instead, rinse and dry your drink can before placing it in the blue recycling bin.

All of us play a part in keeping Singapore clean and green. #KeepSGClean

Ever noticed that it gets foggy after prolonged or heavy rainfall? This is because the air is saturated with water vapour, which then condenses around the dust particles in the air, and clumps together. Hence, the fogginess!

#WeatherWednesday

All of us play a part in keeping Singapore clean and green. Dispose of your food waste properly and help #KeepSGClean.

☀️ Several locations across the island recorded temperatures exceeding 36°C today (13 May 2023).

The highest temperature of 37.0°C, the year’s warmest so far, was recorded at Ang Mo Kio. This is the highest daily maximum temperature for the month of May, exceeding the previous May high of 36.7°C recorded at Admiralty just last year. It also ties with the all-time record of 37.0°C for highest daily maximum temperature, last recorded at Tengah on 17 Apr 1983. Singapore’s temperature records started in 1929.

The current warm and dry conditions are expected to continue tomorrow (14 May 2023). Short-duration showers are expected next week which may help to moderate the warm temperatures.

Have you ever spotted a funnel of water out at sea? This is a waterspout - a rotating column of air that descends from the base of a thunderstorm cloud. They are usually short-lived, lasting between 10 to 30 minutes before quickly dissipating when it nears the coast.
 
There are an average of 3 occurrences of waterspouts in waters off Singapore per year. If you see one, exit the waters quickly as they can move at speeds up to 80km/h!
 
#WeatherWednesday

1 to 3 room HDB households can claim Climate Vouchers to offset the cost of refrigerators with 3-ticks and above, 3-tick shower fittings, and LED lights!

Register at go.gov.sg/cfhp if you have not already done so and use your vouchers before 31 Dec 2023!

Have you ever seen a faint coloured ring circling the sun? These are halos, which are formed by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in high-level clouds.

P.S. Remember not to look directly at the sun!

#WeatherWednesday

It’s World No-Tobacco Day!

Let’s protect others from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, by being more socially responsible and considerate when smoking at public places. Everyone can also play an active role, by reminding smokers not to light up at places where smoking is prohibited (go.gov.sg/smoking-prohibition).