SINGAPORE — As temperatures keep rising amid climate change, the authorities here on Monday launched a"heat stress advisory", so that members of the public can make informed decisions on undertaking prolonged outdoor activities.
Professor Benjamin Horton, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological UniversityIn a joint media statement launching the advisory, NEA and MSE noted that many countries, including Singapore, are experiencing rising temperatures.On May 13, this year, the temperature soared to 37°C in Ang Mo Kio, equalling the previous record set on April 17, 1983.
When planning to undertake outdoor activities, members of the public can consult the myENV app or the weather information website to check the prevailing heat stress levels. "Moderate heat stress" is defined as a WBGT of 31°C to below 33°C. In these conditions, people should reduce outdoor activities, drink more fluids, take regular breaks, watch for bodily signs of heat-related illness and use an umbrella or a hat.
Some members of the public joined for the launch of the heat stress advisory including Mr James Cher, 67, a retiree.
Source: Energy Industry News (energyindustrynews.net)
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