# Release notes: February 2025

We are excited to bring you a quick update on the onboarding of two highly-requested datasets: lightning weather data, and Wet-Bulb Global Temperature.

Scroll down to learn more about how these datasets can enhance your workflows and the service level objectives that the team at [data.gov.sg](http://data.gov.sg) is committed to providing for these crucial datasets. As always, the operational status of all datasets, including real-time datasets, can be viewed at [status.data.gov.sg](https://status.data.gov.sg/) for full transparency.

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### 🆕 New dataset alerts!

#### ⚡Lightning data

Access real-time lightning observation data with updates every 2.5 to 3 minutes. Stay informed about cloud-to-ground and cloud-to-cloud strikes across Singapore. Enhance safety and decision-making with insights from MSS' Lightning Detection System.

Try it out yourself! Open <https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_3cc803af9adced5bc604eba7602b46b8/view>

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Open the **Test Request** box and insert **lightning** in the API field and click **send**!

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#### 💡Wet Bulb Global Temperature

Monitor heat stress in real time with WBGT data, updated every 15 minutes. This composite measure factors in temperature, humidity, wind, and solar radiation. Stay informed with low, moderate, or high heat stress levels for better safety planning.

Simply load up <https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_5406ce77e1d364f43317cb3e9f3d6725/view> or search “wbgt” on the site.

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Open the **Test Request** box and insert **lightning** in the API field and click **send**!

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We're keen to learn how datasets like these enhance your workflows or business. Drop us an email at <admin@data.gov.sg> and let us know how we can better support your data needs!


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