Thundery showers expected on most days for the rest of the month

SINGAPORE — Do not forget your umbrellas when heading out in the next two weeks: Moderate to heavy “short-duration thundery showers” are expected, said the weatherman on Tuesday (April 16).

In a weather update, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said the showers are expected in the late morning and afternoon on six to eight days in the second half of the month.

“In addition, on one or two days, the passage of Sumatra squalls could bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds in the morning,” said the MSS.

A Sumatra squall is a line of thunderstorms that develops at night over Sumatra or the Malacca Straits.

The MSS added that the showers could be accompanied by high lightning activity, which typically occurs in the afternoons.

The rainfall for this month is expected to be “near-normal”.

Even with the rain, however, Singaporeans should expect to get hot under the collar.

“The daily temperature on most days is forecast to range between 25°C and 34°C. On a few afternoons, the daily maximum temperature could reach a high of 35°C.” said the weatherman.