CNA Explains: Why Singapore and Southeast Asia could see a wetter, rainier end to 2024

What does it imply for the location and Singapore?

Dr Dhrubajyoti Samanta, a senior research fellow with the Earth Observatory of Singapore at&nbsp, Nanyang Technological University, pointed to the&nbsp, NOAA prediction a poor La Nina in Southeast Asia.

This leaves it “very likely” that it wo n’t be “very wet” or cause significant concern beyond a typical La Nina.

For conditions could even be useful for water refill- where water infiltrates deeper earth layers- and agriculture, while improving air quality, said Dr&nbsp, Samanta. &nbsp,

However, according to Prof. Roth, a La Nina over the upcoming month may coincide with the upcoming Northeast rain season, which is already the rainiest time of year. &nbsp,

Aside from cooler air conditions, there’s an increased likelihood of localised flood when above-average snowfall coincides with intervals of currently high water levels, such as during seasonal high waves, he said. &nbsp,

Dr. Wang speculated that some Southeast Asian nations might experience a higher risk of flooding in low-lying places with inadequate drainage and floods or landslide in mountainous regions.

This can also interfere with planting and harvesting routines, or worse, damage crops, lowering agricultural yields and causing financial loss, among other things.

For instance, Malaysia’s 2021 storms affected more than 10, 000 acres of land, causing grain supply to fall by more than 200, 000 kilograms, Dr Wang pointed out.

He added that recovering the infrastructure damage and wheat production, which are still not at their best levels, may take years.

Most countries on the Indochina island are now dealing with the effects of dangerous storms in recent months, as it stands. &nbsp,

Typhoon Yagi brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar in September, killing thousands and destructive factories and land. &nbsp,

And in recent months, the Philippines has experienced a number of fatal storms, including Typhoon Gaemi in July, Yagi in September, and Krathon in October.