SINGAPORE, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Southwest Monsoon is expected to continue over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first half of October, bringing hot conditions and thundery showers over parts of the island on some days, the Meteorological Service Singapore said Thursday.
The service said in a statement that fair and warm weather is expected on several days, particularly during the first week of October, with thundery showers forecast in the late morning and afternoon.
Overall rainfall in the first fortnight of October is expected to be below average over most parts of Singapore.
Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 34 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius on most days and could slightly exceed 35 degrees Celsius on a few days. Some nights may also remain warm and humid, with minimum temperatures above 27 degrees Celsius.
Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of September, with winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest. ■
