SINGAPORE – Short, thundery showers are expected over some parts of Singapore, between the late morning and afternoon, on most days for the second half of July.

On one or two days, large-scale convergence of winds over Singapore and the surrounding region may bring widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers, the Meteorological Service Singapore said in its fortnightly weather advisory on July 16.

Temperatures during the day could also exceed 34 deg C on some days and remain warm on some nights.

The current south-west monsoon conditions are forecast to continue over Singapore and the surrounding region, with the low-level winds blowing from the south-east or south-west on most days.

Sumatra squalls may bring island-wide thundery showers and gusty winds during the pre-dawn and early morning hours on one or two days during this period.

The total rainfall is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island, the Met Service said.

The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on most days. It could also slightly exceed 34 deg C on days with less cloud cover.

A few nights may be warm and humid, with temperatures remaining above 28 deg C, particularly over the southern and eastern coastal areas of the island.

In May, the Met Service and National Environment Agency said that there is an increased risk of the Republic being