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CNA
02-06-2025
- Climate
- CNA
Warm and humid nights expected in first half of June: Met Service
SINGAPORE: The recent spate of hot weather is set to continue, with warm and humid nights forecast for the first two weeks of June, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Monday (Jun 2). In its forecast for the coming fortnight, the Met Service said that the maximum temperatures are likely to be around 34 degrees Celsius on most days, reaching 35 degrees Celsius on a few days. "On several nights, the temperatures may stay above 29 degrees Celsius," it added, noting that early June is when the Southwest Monsoon sets in over the region. In the first fortnight of June, localised short thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on some days, with more widespread storms and gusty winds predicted in the early hours and morning of a few days. Total rainfall is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island, said the Met Service. In the second half of May, the weather was warm, with daily maximum temperatures registering above 35 degrees Celsius on several days, the Met Service said. The highest daily maximum temperature of the period - 36.2 degrees Celsius - was recorded at Paya Lebar on May 24. Singapore also recorded below-average rainfall in the second fortnight of May, with rainfall around Simei at about 63 per cent below average. Winds were generally light and variable in direction in Singapore, while localised short thundery showers fell over parts of the coutnry on several days. "On May 18, the passage of a Sumatra squall brought widespread thundery showers over Singapore in the late morning and early afternoon.
CNA
20-05-2025
- CNA
Delays on Circle Line between Paya Lebar and Buona Vista MRT stations due to train fault
SINGAPORE: Commuters travelling between Paya Lebar and Buona Vista stations on the Circle Line (CCL) experienced delays on Tuesday (May 20) morning. Train operator SMRT first told commuters at 8.26am to expect an additional 30 minutes of travel time between the two stations due to a train fault. "Free regular bus services are available between Serangoon and Buona Vista." It said in an update at 8.41am that the train fault has recovered and services are "progressively resuming". One commentator on SMRT's Facebook page said he was "trapped at Serangoon" station for 20 minutes, while another said he was stuck at Caldecott station. A CNA reporter travelling on the Circle Line was told to alight at Serangoon MRT station and change to the North East Line. CNA has contacted SMRT for more information, including the cause of the train fault.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
We tried Singapore's best-rated Hakka lei cha
As someone whose comfort food growing up was Hakka leicha (thunder/ground tea rice), I was appalled to find that no one had covered it in the Singapore best-rated series yet. This time, we'll be trying Thunderbolt Tea by Boon Lay Traditional Hakka Lui Cha in Paya Lebar (4.6 stars, 213 Google reviews). It's a peaceful eatery located under an HDB block. Thunderbolt Tea - eatery The excuse I hear the most from people who hate leicha is that it's all vegetables, and hence not good. I beg to differ— this dish comes in variations with shrimp or ikan bilis, and most places also offer Hakka yong tau foo (meat-stuffed tofu) as a side dish. Regardless, it's insane how so many assume it's bland just because it's full of greens! Thunderbolt Tea - counter, vege Thunderbolt Tea claims it serves the best thunder tea rice in Singapore. The sign at its counter proudly states that it has a '2000-year-old culture, 100-year-old recipe, no MSG, high fibre, less salt', and 'less oil'. The vendor also informed me that the original stall, Boon Lay Traditional Hakka Lui Cha in Boon Lay Place, sells the same fare with the same recipe. What I tried at Thunderbolt Tea Now, it was time to find out if Thunderbolt Tea was worth travelling an hour to the East for. Thunderbolt Tea - White Rice Thunder Tea For S$4.50, the portion of the White Rice Thunder Tea was humongous. There's also a Brown Rice version of the dish for S$5 if you want a healthier option. One 'green flag' that I noticed was that my dish was, well, green and packed with so many vegetables that the rice wasn't visible. Thunderbolt Tea - vegetables Thunderbolt Tea claims its leicha provides beneficial vitamins and antioxidants with every bite. There was a decent ingredient variety consisting of white cabbage, long beans, firm tofu, leek, sayur manis (sweet leaf) and chye poh. You can help yourself to peanuts from the counter. Thunderbolt Tea - scoop When mixed, the vegetables created an addictive medley of textures and flavours. The softness of the tofu and dark green leaves, the sweet crunch of the peanuts and cabbage, the umami from the dried shrimp and the saltiness of the chye poh left me in awe. The beautifully steamed white rice was also fluffy and fragrant even on its own, though it tasted even better combined with the other ingredients. Thunderbolt Tea - chye poh Halfway through my munching, I realised I had mixed in and eaten the chye poh before I managed to take a photo of it. Sheepishly, I returned to Thunderbolt Tea's counter for a top-up (because why not?). Imagine my shock when the uncle wordlessly dumped a generous heap of preserved radish onto my remaining rice without charging me extra! It was pleasantly not too salty, with a slight sweetness and a light crunch. Eating this with the rice made it incredibly delectable, and I gobbled up the lot. Thunderbolt Tea - soup While mostly velvety smooth, there were rough bits of ground sesame seeds and peanuts in the vibrant green tea soup. On its own, the broth had a herbal flavour with hints of basil and coriander accompanying the nuttiness. It wasn't as gao as I would've liked, but it was overall a delicious soup, and I made a mental note to ask for less water for my tea paste if I ever were to drop by again. Thunderbolt Tea - spoon with soup The tea soup can be eaten in 2 ways: either on its own or poured straight into the rice. My favourite method is having it on the side, but also infusing every other bite with the broth for that perfect balance. This way, the rice remains nicely al dente without getting soggy from soaking up the liquid, yet carry the tea's aromatic flavour. Thunderbolt Tea - Yong Tau Foo, Crispy Pork I'd spotted the Hakka Crispy Pork (S$2) and Yong Tau Foo (S$1.50) on the ingredient trays and couldn't resist ordering some. Their golden-brown hues were irresistible, and they looked mouth-wateringly crispy. Thunderbolt Tea - Yong Tau Foo half, Fried Pork There's nothing like a good stuffed tofu to go with leicha. The savoury flavour of the juicy minced meat and tofu paired well with the refreshing and herbal dish. Meanwhile, the fried crispy pork was incredibly addictive despite being fatty and somewhat greasy; its rich, meaty flavour kept me hooked as I shovelled down one piece after another. Final Thoughts Thunderbolt Tea - overview Who said veggies can't be delicious? Thunderbolt Tea disproved the (already very untrue) claim with a high-quality dish and wonderful flavours. My only bone to pick? The soup, which was slightly too diluted for my liking. In hindsight, though, I could have avoided that by asking for less water with my paste. The S$4.50 dish was more than enough for a person and definitely worth its price. It also had a satisfactory ratio of vegetables to rice, even before I got the extra chye poh. While the fried pork may have been fatty, the sinfulness was balanced out by the fresh vegetables in the main dish and the herbal soup. Would I come back for this leicha despite the somewhat inconvenient location? For sure, but I'd give Boon Lay Traditional Hakka Lui Cha in the West a shot, too! Thunderbolt Tea has a delivery service available on its website to make fulfilling those cravings easier, though nothing beats having it served right at the stall. Expected Damage: S$4.50 – S$8 per pax The post We tried Singapore's best-rated Hakka lei cha appeared first on
