Uploaded on 2016-03-07 by PriscillaSetiabudhi
Singapore, the place where I currently resid, is classified as tropical rainforest climate which always warm and wet. The temperature hovers around a diurnal range of a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F). May is the hottest month of the year in Singapore, followed by April. This is due to light winds and strong sunshine during those months. The highest recorded temperature is 36.0 °C (96.8 °F) on 26 March 1998. The lowest recorded temperature was 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) in January 1934. Temperature often goes above 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) and can reach 35 °C (95 °F) at times. The researchers found the commercial and business district areas to be hotter than the green areas by 2°C. An average temperature of 29.27°C was recorded in the major shopping precinct - the Orchard Road area - between 10 and 11 pm, whereas the area near the MacRitchie Reservoir showed an average temperature of 27.36°C. Other locations that showed higher temperatures (above 29°C) included Raffles Place, Outram Park, Clementi and Toa Payoh, which are densely populated areas. Places like Tuas, Kembangan and Paya Lebar also have temperatures above 29°C owing to the industrialisation there. Woodlands, Sembawang, Pasir Ris and Kranji recorded lower temperatures. (source: http://www.innovationmagazine.com/volumes/v3n2/coverstory2.html) ![UHI in Singapore][1] **2. Which are the measures you would propose?** In order to reduce the UHI effect and provide a more livable environment I would like to propose reducing private car usage and encourage people to use more public transportation, walk or cycle. Investing in sustainable architecture which more environmental friendly and encourage people to reduce the waste heat generated from air-conditioning. Even though Singapore already a green city, but I believe there is no harm to add more greeneries in CBD area. **3. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area?** Yes. Singapore is very concern about their environment and taking a good care of it. We have Singapore Green Plan (SGP – released in 1992) environmental blueprint for the future. Its objective is to ensure that Singapore, through sound environmental management, achieves economic development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations. (source: http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1370_2008-11-22.html) Singapore also has Tree Planting Campaign which was launched by the government in 1963 with the objective of making Singapore a green city. Every year a minimum of 10,000 saplings are planted as part of this campaign. The campaign consists of an annual Tree Planting Day. (source: http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_135_2005-02-02.html) [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14573360176022406.jpeg