The mercury fell to a record low in 2026, offering some a reprieve from days of sweltering heat amid the El Nino weather phenomenon.
The weather station in Newton saw a temperature of 20.1°C at 12.52pm yesterday, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore’s (MSS) website.
One of the lowest temperatures recorded in 2026 was 20.3°C in Newton, which was recorded at 9.12pm on Feb 19.
Rain fell across Singapore yesterday, with MSS stations across the island recording rainfall from 10pm to 2pm.
National water agency PUB also issued warnings about the risk of flash floods in Balestier and Paya Lebar. — The Straits Times/ANN
