UV index in S’pore hits extreme levels on Wednesday

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Put on more sunscreen and keep umbrellas and hats handy, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has advised, as the ultraviolet (UV) index hit extreme levels on the afternoon of March 27. The UV index in Singapore first entered the extreme band at about 12.15pm on Wednesday,...

Those who are out in the sun should take protective measures to guard from UV exposure by using umbrellas and wearing hats and sunglasses, NEA said.Put on more sunscreen and keep umbrellas and hats handy, the National Environment Agency has advised, as the ultraviolet index hit extreme levels on the afternoon of March 27.

Temperatures were between 31.1 deg C and 35.7 deg C at around 2pm, with the highest recorded in Paya Lebar. Those who are out in the sun should take protective measures to guard from UV exposure by using umbrellas and wearing hats and sunglasses, NEA said in an advisory on its website. Those venturing outdoors should also slather on sunscreen of at least SPF 30 every two hours.

 

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