RSOE EDIS: Malaysia - Heat Wave - 2010.02.19

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2010-02-19 04:49:58 - Heat Wave - Malaysia EDIS CODE: HT-20100219-24988-MYS Date & Time: 2010-02-19 04:49:58 [UTC] Area: Malaysia, Capital City, , Singapore Damage level: Heavy (Level 3) Not confirmed information! Description: An unusually high number of bush fires has been raging for the second year in a row, as Singapore heads towards what could be the driest February on record. With rainfall less than half what it was this time last year, 71 bush fires have been recorded in the first two weeks of the month, and they may continue until it rains, said climate experts. Last year, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fought 159 bush fires in February and 182 in January, the highest figure for that month in the past decade. This year, 36 bush fires were recorded in January. The huge jump seen in the first two weeks of this month could continue if the weather stays dry. Rainfall up to Tuesday was just 4.6mm, compared with 11.5mm in the same period last year. Average monthly rainfall for February is usually about 100mm. According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), it will continue to be dry for at least the next two weeks, with only shortlived showers expected on three or four afternoons. Posted:2010-02-19 04:49:58 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu