Rainbow graces Singapore skies on 14 Jan morning after days of downpours
After four days of heavy rain, people in Singapore were greeted by a rainbow on the morning of 14 Jan.
The little red dot had been dealing with cloudy skies and persistent downpours over the past few days, which brought the temperature down quite a bit.
As such, the rainbow’s appearance was a much-needed burst of colour to kick off the day.
Many netizens in the ‘CloudSpotting & SkySpotting Singapore’ Facebook group shared snaps of the vibrant scene.
Source: Facebook
One user, who preferred to stay anonymous, posted a picture at 8.49am showing a rainbow arching over the Singapore Polo Club, near Caldecott MRT station.
The photo also captured some circular reflections of the light in the building.
Source: Facebook
The other end of the rainbow seemed to stretch towards a nearby construction site.
Wonder if the workers found a pot of gold there.
Source: Facebook
The user told MS News that the colourful phenomenon lasted about five to 10 minutes, and they felt lucky to witness it.
Rainbow sweeps over Bishan for 5 minutes
Another user, Cheryl Chew, spotted a stunning rainbow arching high over Bishan at 8.09am this morning.
Source: Cheryl Chew on Facebook
The rainbow lasted only five minutes before vanishing, but at 8.38am, it reappeared — this time framed by ominous grey clouds looming over the area.
Source: Cheryl Chew on Facebook
Ms Chew, who captured the moments from SkyVue Bishan, shared that the rainbow seemed to come and go, likely covered by clouds.
Her zoomed-in photos beautifully showcased all seven colours of the visible light spectrum.
Source: Cheryl Chew on Facebook
At 8.55am, she captured her final photo of the rainbow, which appeared much clearer this time, accompanied by a second band of colours in a stunning double display.
Image courtesy of Cheryl Chew
When asked how she felt seeing the rainbows, Ms Chew said:
Finally, the sun came out.
Photographer captures double rainbow in Ang Mo Kio
Similar to Ms Chew’s experience, Jessica Chia spotted a rare double rainbow over Ang Mo Kio at 8.10am.
However, it disappeared after just a few seconds.
Source: Jessica Chia on Facebook
Mr Teo Zhen Xiang, who also took a photo from his Buangkok home, told MS News that it was a positive sign to “spot a rainbow in such a rainy season”.
Source: Teo Zhen Xiang on Facebook
Following the brief moment of colour, rain returned to Singapore once again.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) forecasts afternoon showers to continue from today through at least Saturday.
Source: National Environment Agency
Also read: S’pore residents enjoy rainbow after heavy downpour on National Day
S’pore residents enjoy rainbow after heavy downpour on National Day
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Featured image courtesy of Cheryl Chew and adapted from Facebook.
