Avoid forests, nature reserves during heavy rain: NParks

Straits Times 7 Jun 11;

AVOID the forest when it is raining heavily.

With intense rainfall forecast for the next few days, the National Parks Board (NParks) has advised the public to avoid visiting the nature reserves or forested areas during stormy weather.

If a storm hits, people should take cover at the shelters available.

They can receive updates of the latest weather by tuning in to radio broadcasts, by calling the National Environment Agency's weather forecast hotline on 6542-7788, by visiting its website at www.nea.gov.sg or by using the mobile weather service (Weather@SG - weather.nea.gov.sg).

For feedback and enquiries, the public can call the NParks helpline on 1800-471-7300.

NParks urges public to monitor weather forecast
Qiuyi Tan Channel NewsAsia 6 Jun 11;

SINGAPORE : The National Parks Board has said intense rainfall is expected over the next few days and is advising the public to avoid visiting nature reserves and other forested areas.

For parks and gardens, NParks said the public should take cover at the shelters during stormy weather.

It also urged the public to stay alert and keep themselves updated on the latest weather reports on radio.

Weather information is also available on the National Environment Agency's website and on its weather forecast hotline.

- CNA/al