Category Archives: Heavy Rain and/or Strong Winds

October 6, 2013

Sumatra Squalls during Late Southwest Monsoon 2013

Singapore experienced Sumatra squalls on multiple occasions during the late phase of Southwest Monsoon in 2013 from August to early October. A particularly severe squall affected Singapore during the early and predawn hours of 6 October 2013. As a result of the passage of the squall, strong winds were experienced around the island with the strongest gust of 77.7 km/h recorded at West Coast Highway.

Sumatra squalls are common during the Southwest Monsoon which typically last from June to September/early October.

Sumatra squall brought strong gusty winds to Singapore on 6 October 2013.

 

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