Original viral message spread over Singapore mobile devices:
"Dear all, Due to the Equinox phenomenon that will affect Malaysia/Singapore in the next 5days. Pls stay indoors especially from 12pm-3pm daily. The temperature will fluctuate till 40 degrees Celsius. This can easily cause dehydration and sun stroke. (Ps: this phenomena is due to the sun directly positioned above the equator line. )
Please keep everyone , especially children hydrated. Everyone should be consuming about 3 litres of fluids .
Cold showers as frequent as possible. Reduce meat increase fruits & veg.
For further info check strait times."