La Nina could extend rainy season to next March

Feb and March usually drier, but climate phenomenon may bring wetter conditions

Ponding of rainwater at a sheltered walkway in Tampines Central 3 last Sunday. Meteorological Service Singapore figures showed that between Nov 1 and last Tuesday, Singapore had about 290.5mm of rainfall - higher than the long-term average for Novemb
Ponding of rainwater at a sheltered walkway in Tampines Central 3 last Sunday. Meteorological Service Singapore figures showed that between Nov 1 and last Tuesday, Singapore had about 290.5mm of rainfall - higher than the long-term average for November of 260.2mm. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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The annual rainy season is here, but the wetter weather could be prolonged until next March due to the climate phenomenon known as La Nina.

La Nina conditions were detected this month, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), a unit under the National Environment Agency.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on November 29, 2020, with the headline La Nina could extend rainy season to next March. Subscribe