UV index in Singapore hits extreme levels; environment agency urges extra sunburn protection

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. - ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): 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 that day, with a reading of 11. It climbed to a high of 12 at about 12.45pm.