S'pore's first 'heat stress advisory' launched as temperatures keep rising amid climate change.
- As temperatures keep rising amid climate change, the authorities here have launched a "heat stress advisory" for the first time
- The advisory aims to help members of the public make informed decisions on undertaking prolonged outdoor activities so they can avoid heat stress and heat-related illness
- The years 2013 to 2022 were Singapore's warmest decade on record, the NEA and MSE said in launching the advisory
- It has three levels of heat stress risk: Low, moderate and high, based on a global standard that takes account of environmental factors
- The real-time advisory is available on the MyENV app and weather information website, but concerns have been raised about accessibility for elderly users