Have you noticed that on hot days you sweat more than usual, and on rainy days you find yourself walking through small floods along the sidewalk? Well, we have bad news. Based on the latest climate forecasts for Singapore, the situation is only going to get worse. Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) said: official release January 5, 2024.
In short, Singaporeans can expect “warmer temperatures, increased wetter and drier extremes, and accelerated average sea level rise,” the report said.
Average annual temperatures are likely to rise by 0.6 to 5 degrees Celsius by the end of this century, i.e. by 2124. Over the past 40 years, Singapore’s average annual temperature has already increased at a rate of 0.24 degrees Celsius per decade. In projected high-emissions scenarios, this number could rise to 0.55 degrees Celsius. And of course, if this situation continues, sweltering days and even warm nights could become the new norm. Over the past 40 years, Singapore has had an average of 21.4 days each year with a daily maximum temperature of over 35 degrees Celsius, but this number is very likely to range from 41 to 351 days in 100 years. At night, the temperature exceeds 26.3 degrees Celsius.
But when it rains, it pours, so extreme weather is predicted to occur in Singapore in all seasons, with more rain during the rainy season and the potential for more flash flooding across the island. Conversely, dry seasons may occur more frequently and last longer.
A ray of hope? These are projection Based on current conditions and not 100% confirmed. Simply put, if things continue as they are, there’s a good chance this will become a reality in the future, but even if things improve, it may never actually happen. It’s not too late to turn things around and save the planet by making a conscious effort to live a greener lifestyle.
The year 2124 may seem a little far away, but it is the era in which our future children and grandchildren will live. In fact, regardless of what the future holds, we are already feeling the rapid effects of climate change in this way, and the best time to act is now. For more information, please see the NEA’s official statement. here.
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