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More than 300 cooling centres to open if S’pore faces heatwave: New heat office
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More than 300 cooling centres to open if S’pore faces heatwave: New heat office

Singapore plans to open more than 300 cooling centers across the island if a heatwave occurs, as part of a new national heatwave response strategy. These centers, located in community spaces, residents' committee centers, and indoor sports halls, will provide air-conditioned relief and prioritize vulnerable groups like the elderly. The public will receive at least four days' notice of an impending heatwave through the myENV app. This initiative comes amid rising global temperatures, exacerbated by a combination of the dry southwest monsoon season and an El Niño weather pattern. Scientists warn that extreme heat could occur again between March and May 2027, prompting the establishment of a dedicated Heat Resilience Policy Office under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center8 hr. ago
More than 300 cooling centres to open if S’pore faces heatwave: New heat office

Singapore plans to open more than 300 cooling centers across the island if a heatwave occurs, as part of a new national heatwave response strategy. These centers, located in community spaces, residents' committee centers, and indoor sports halls, will provide air-conditioned relief and prioritize vulnerable groups like the elderly. The public will receive at least four days' notice of an impending heatwave through the myENV app. This initiative comes amid rising global temperatures, exacerbated by a combination of the dry southwest monsoon season and an El Niño weather pattern. Scientists warn that extreme heat could occur again between March and May 2027, prompting the establishment of a dedicated Heat Resilience Policy Office under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about Singapore's heatwave response measures, including the activation of cooling centers and the role of government agencies. It includes quotes from government officials and references scientific data from the National Environment Agency. There is no overt褒

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