Environment
Environment: weather, haze, lightning and recycling in Singapore
Posts on rain, haze, UV, PSI, lightning and recycling in Singapore: what the numbers mean, how to check them before you go out and where to recycle.
Weather and airLightning on 24 October: more than 55,000 strikes in about three hours
Saturday 24 October brought 55,013 lightning strikes, most between 12pm and 3pm. Hour by hour, where they struck, and how it compares with other days.
27 Oct 2026
VisitorsRain in Singapore for visitors: how to plan around downpours and thunderstorms
What rain to expect in Singapore from October to January, what the alerts mean, and how to plan your day around downpours with PantauSivik.
22 Oct 2026
Data insightFour stormy days: what our lightning records show for 17 to 20 October
A first look at four days of lightning records in PantauSivik: 3,984 strikes on Sunday 18 October, the busiest day, and what the numbers mean for alerts.
20 Oct 2026
GuideRecycling made easier: find bins, BCRS return points and drop-off locations
Knowing where to recycle is half the effort. See how PantauSivik helps you find recycling bins, BCRS return points, and e-waste and textile drop points.
1 Oct 2026
Weather and airPSI, PM2.5 and Malaysia’s API: which air quality number should you check in Singapore and Malaysia?
The 24 hour PSI, the 1 hour PM2.5 and Malaysia’s API are not the same. What each one means, why they differ, and what PantauSivik shows for Malaysia.
17 Oct 2026
Weather and airDoes rain clear the haze? What rain, rainwater and flash floods mean for you in Singapore
Rain can ease haze, but rainwater may carry particles. What we know, how to prepare for thundery showers and floods, and what to check in PantauSivik.
16 Oct 2026
Weather and airHaze in Singapore, 2026 compared with 2023: how bad has it been, and how to check it in PantauSivik
The 24 hour PSI in Singapore has reached 228 this month, against a peak of 120 in the 2023 haze. See the numbers, the 2026 timeline and how to check air quality in PantauSivik.
15 Oct 2026
Weather and airHaze, heat and UV in Singapore: how to check the air and sun before you go out
Check PSI, UV index, heat and lightning in PantauSivik before you head outside, and switch on air quality and UV alerts so you hear about changes.
13 Oct 2026
Weather and air readings come from public sources such as NEA. The lightning post uses PantauSivik's own strike records from 17 to 20 October 2026. Conditions change quickly, so check the app before you head out.
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