Natural-disaster risk in Singapore
In Singapore, the leading natural-disaster exposures are flooding, extreme heat, earthquake. The safest city for disasters is Bukit Merah Estate (safety 81/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Singapore from natural disasters
- Bukit Merah Estate — safety 81/100, main risk flooding
- Yishun New Town — safety 81/100, main risk flooding
- Hougang New Town — safety 81/100, main risk flooding
- Punggol — safety 81/100, main risk flooding
- Ang Mo Kio New Town — safety 81/100, main risk flooding
- Sengkang New Town — safety 80/100, main risk flooding
- Tampines New Town — safety 80/100, main risk flooding
- Woodlands — safety 80/100, main risk flooding
FAQ
Is Singapore safe from natural disasters?
Across 16 cities in Singapore, the highest average exposure is flooding (4.2/5). Safest city: Bukit Merah Estate (safety 81/100).
What natural disasters affect Singapore?
By modelled average tier: flooding 4.2/5; extreme heat 3.0/5; earthquake 1.2/5; tsunami 1.2/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; wildfire 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Singapore is safest from natural disasters?
Bukit Merah Estate, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.