Darthrevan Supercharged February 9, 2014 Share February 9, 2014 Singapore enjoys first widespread rain in more than 20 days, one of its longest dry spells A 12-hour weather forecast map for Singapore for 6pm on Saturday, Feb 8, 2014, showing thundery showers in the northern and eastern parts of the island. Singapore enjoyed its first widespread rain in more than 20 days on Saturday, after what was likely its longest dry spell in the last five years. Singapore enjoyed its first widespread rain in more than 20 days, after what was likely its longest dry spell in the last five years. On Saturday afternoon, thunderstorms brought moderate to heavy rain over the northen, eastern and central parts of the island, tapering off to light rain in the north by about 6.30 pm. The dry spell had come about because the north-east monsoon's dry phase had set in earlier than usual this year. Last month, Singapore saw just 75.4mm of rainfall, a fraction of the usual amount. But despite being welcome relief from the parched skies of the last three weeks, the rain did not help temper worsening air quality. The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI), a measure of air quality, crept steadily up throughout the day on Saturday. At 6am the 24-hour PSI was between 24 and 33, while at 6pm it was between 33 and 44. It is not clear what caused the elevated PSI, but a dry spell has worsened hot spots from slash-and-burn fires in Indonesia's Riau province, while Mount Sinabung in northern Sumatra has been putting out pyroclastic ash since last September. Rainfall for the next week is likely to be below average for most parts of Singapore, said the Meteorological Services Singapore in its forecast for the first fortnight of February. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/singapore-enjoys-its-first-widespread-rain-more-20-days-one-its-longes ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 Not enough to water those plants, grass and trees .... The moment it stops, the ground dries within 5 minutes ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer 4th Gear February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 huat ah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 west side only get it on Sunday for a short while, better than nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 I remember I used to see a farm boy with his water ox in the first page of traditional Chinese calendar. Whatever his foot wear or no foot wear will indicate the weather throughout the year. Very hard to see such calendar nowadays. He's seen from barefeet to wearing sleepers to wearing boots to indicate how wet or how dry the year will be. Anybody knows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 Rain?? More like sprinkle. My car went from having a nice smooth layer of dust to looking like cats with muddy paws had a rave on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 (edited) west side only get it on Sunday for a short while, better than nothing. My central side also have but makes me very very mad ... :angry: All the dust stains on my car & windscreens. Have to wash all over again ... Edited February 10, 2014 by Picnic06 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 My central side also have but makes me very very mad ... :angry: All the dust stains on my car & windscreens. Have to wash all over again ... I went to wash my car when it rained yesterday. My wife tot I sot tio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 Pls thank me for the rain hor. Coz i washed car yesterday morning....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 I remember I used to see a farm boy with his water ox in the first page of traditional Chinese calendar. Whatever his foot wear or no foot wear will indicate the weather throughout the year. Very hard to see such calendar nowadays. He's seen from barefeet to wearing sleepers to wearing boots to indicate how wet or how dry the year will be. Anybody knows? from hwz people: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/anyone-still-uses-kind-chinese-calendar-4562978.html This is called 春牛图 Very simple to read. Just look out for this... 牧童(芒神) Basically, the person. No wear shoes = Lots of rain Wear shoes = Dry weather One foot with shoes, one foot no shoes = Good weather Wear hat = cooling weather No wear hat = hot weather The rest not so important (like example -- the position of the person, colour of the cow's horns, colour of the person's clothing, age of the person etc.), though they do tell information too, but not as important as the shoes and hat 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 from hwz people: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/anyone-still-uses-kind-chinese-calendar-4562978.html This is called 春牛图 Very simple to read. Just look out for this... 牧童(芒神) Basically, the person. No wear shoes = Lots of rain Wear shoes = Dry weather One foot with shoes, one foot no shoes = Good weather Wear hat = cooling weather No wear hat = hot weather The rest not so important (like example -- the position of the person, colour of the cow's horns, colour of the person's clothing, age of the person etc.), though they do tell information too, but not as important as the shoes and hat You fortune teller in previous life or now part time? THanks for the information nonetheless!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 You fortune teller in previous life or now part time? THanks for the information nonetheless!! No lah I just read this from hwz Quite interesting Wonder why last time, they need boy and ox calendar Maybe not many could read [sad] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 No lah I just read this from hwz Quite interesting Wonder why last time, they need boy and ox calendar Maybe not many could read [sad] Talking about these things ---------- last time i small boy internet was not invented yet, so when i free, couldnt not surf internet, but i read my grand mother's thick book (the one people read to find out suitable dates for special events etc etc), not sure where to find such thick book nowadays? (its kinda an 'encyclopedea' in ancient china) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 No lah I just read this from hwz Quite interesting Wonder why last time, they need boy and ox calendar Maybe not many could read [sad] Hey, thanks for the link. My grandpa taught me how to interpret before but too long ago can't remember. So this year is going to be dry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 It also rained in JB, at around late Sat afternoon, while I was there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 from hwz people: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/anyone-still-uses-kind-chinese-calendar-4562978.html This is called 春牛图 Very simple to read. Just look out for this... 牧童(芒神) Basically, the person. No wear shoes = Lots of rain Wear shoes = Dry weather One foot with shoes, one foot no shoes = Good weather Wear hat = cooling weather No wear hat = hot weather The rest not so important (like example -- the position of the person, colour of the cow's horns, colour of the person's clothing, age of the person etc.), though they do tell information too, but not as important as the shoes and hat I thought wear 'hat' means hot weather cos the boy is shielding from sun rays.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 Hey, thanks for the link. My grandpa taught me how to interpret before but too long ago can't remember. So this year is going to be dry. No problem! Glad to read about legacies of our forefathers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged February 10, 2014 Share February 10, 2014 Talking about these things ---------- last time i small boy internet was not invented yet, so when i free, couldnt not surf internet, but i read my grand mother's thick book (the one people read to find out suitable dates for special events etc etc), not sure where to find such thick book nowadays? (its kinda an 'encyclopedea' in ancient china) So what have you learn from that thick book about special event dates? Do share us leh.... Any tips which day to buy Toto is best? Which day to make love is best? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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