Janil Puthucheary on low chance of heatwave affecting Singapore in 2026 hot season

Based on the weather outlook, the chance of a heatwave occurring in Singapore during the remainder of the 2026 hot season, which ends in May, is low. The government has heat stress management initiatives on an ongoing basis, regardless of whether a heatwave is forecasted. Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary said this in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Wednesday (May 6). Read more: https://cna.asia/48LyeAx