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Ulu Pandan in S'pore got 530% above average rainfall in last 2 weeks of Feb. 2026
Wet.
March 03, 2026, 11:27 AM
The second half of February 2026 was wet, particularly in the first few days, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said on Mar. 2 in its fortnightly weather advisory.
Thundery showers fell over parts of Singapore in the afternoon on most days, extending into the evening on some days.
The island recorded well above average rainfall in the second fortnight of February 2026.
Ulu Pandan registered rainfall of about 530 per cent above average.
Feb. 19, 2026 very wet
Strong convergence of winds over the region in the first few days of the fortnight resulted in dense cloud formation, heavy rain and cooler temperatures over Singapore.
On Feb. 19, widespread heavy thundery showers affected Singapore in the afternoon and evening.
The daily total rainfall of 148.6mm recorded at Margaret Drive that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of February 2026.
In those two weeks, low-level winds blew mainly from the northwest or northeast as northeast monsoon conditions prevailed.
The daily maximum temperatures were above 32°C on most days.
The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.2°C was recorded at Admiralty on Feb. 28.
The lowest daily minimum temperature of 20.3°C was recorded at Newton during the heavy rain event on Feb. 19.
Top photo via Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS)
