Rain clearing, light drizzle in Bishan and town - The heaviest showers have passed. Slight drizzle lingers around Bishan and the town area. Weather should be clear by 9 PM at the current rate.
Central area now seeing rain - Rain has spread into the central region, with showers across Orchard, Bukit Timah, Thomson and Toa Payoh.
Western showers continue - Western areas still reporting moderate showers. Jurong, Boon Lay, Tuas and Pioneer seeing steady rain.
First showers detected in the west - Initial radar showed light rain developing over the western water catchment and Jurong area.
Rain is currently affecting the western and central parts of Singapore, with showers across the Jurong, Boon Lay, Tuas, Pioneer, Orchard, Bukit Timah and Toa Payoh areas.
The NEA rain radar shows active rain areas moving across the island. If you are in the west or central area or heading there, do a quick rain check before you head out - the heaviest showers can develop quickly, especially during afternoon thunderstorms.
Live Rain Radar
The map below auto-updates with the latest NEA radar frame every 5 minutes. Brighter colours indicate heavier rainfall.
Where is it raining in Singapore now?
The western region - including Jurong East, Jurong West, Boon Lay, Tuas and Pioneer - and the central region - including Orchard, Bukit Timah, Thomson, Toa Payoh and Bishan - often see localised showers, particularly during the Northeast Monsoon (December to March) and the inter-monsoon afternoons.
Use the live radar above to see:
- Current rain areas across the whole island
- The direction the rain is moving
- Whether the showers are intensifying or easing
How to read the radar
The colour scale runs from light blue (light rain, 0.5-2 mm/hr) through yellow and orange (moderate rain, 2-10 mm/hr) to red and purple (heavy to very heavy rain, 10+ mm/hr). Tap the full-screen radar for a more detailed view.
Stay safe in heavy rain
- Avoid low-lying areas prone to flash floods
- Slow down if you are driving
- Seek shelter if you hear thunder - lightning can strike even when rain has not yet started
- Check the 2-hour nowcast for the short-term rain outlook
For the latest warnings, visit the weather warnings page.