Raining inside Orchard underpass

[ThePlen]

By Ong Wee Jin
my paper
Tuesday, Nov 01, 2011

COMMUTERS using the underpass between Orchard MRT station and Tangs Plaza were in for a rude shock yesterday. Instead of finding shelter from the pouring rain outside, it was "raining" inside as well.

The ceiling was leaking water on both sides of the walkway. my paper understands the leaks began at about 1.45pm.

Workers were later seen sweeping away the excess water and diverting leaks to the drains in the underpass.

A Land Transport Authority (LTA) spokesman said that at about 2.20pm yesterday, surface water was found on the floor of the pedestrian underpass after a sudden heavy downpour in the early afternoon.

He said LTA activated its contractor immediately and measures were taken to minimise inconvenience to the public.

He added that the LTA is investigating the cause of the leaks.

 

[streetsmart73]

hi there


1. hahaha!
2. in no time, orchard road can be relabelled as little bkk too.
3. well done, sheep!

 

[mei mei]

Water from Ion??

 

[Muthukali]

Remember to wear mulberry rain boots

 

[streetsmart73]

Water from Ion??

hi there


1. mei mei, if there is smell from the droplets.
2. no question asked, we know where it comes from.

 

[halsey02]

Water from Ion??

From ION, must be the 'sai chwee'! PUB is doing some sort of drainage work near to TANGS, it is like filling up a balloon with water, you sqeeze the centre, the sides expand & so forth.

 

[cockcansing]

Remember to wear mulberry rain boots

Bright shiny yellow boots! PCK

 

[lianbeng]

hi there


!

lianbeng replies u, "u need sandbags from yingluck?"

 

[Muthukali]

lianbeng replies u, "u need sandbags from yingluck?"

hello dey, SAF ji tao lo.......

 

[ZorrorroZ]

He added that the LTA is investigating the cause of the leaks.

PUB: The floods were most probably caused by rain.

LTA: The leaks were most probably caused by water.

 

[streetsmart73]

PUB: The floods were most probably caused by rain.

LTA: The leaks were most probably caused by water.

hi there


1. aiyoh!
2. it does not take sheep another 50 years to source for such standard question cum answer.
3. no eye see!

 

[Avenger]

Leaking and flooding ..everywhere... time for a leak too.. haha

 

[Cestbon]

PUB: The floods were most probably caused by rain.

LTA: The leaks were most probably caused by water.

Why leak? No one answer the actual problem. Eg maybe crack/ contractor build the under pass cut corner.....................

 

[kopiuncle]

a matter of time...everyday rain is already a warning...all you need is another 50 year coincidence: high tides,sudden torrential rains, blockages...and you got the receipe for the bangkok happening in orchard road...don't laught at the thais...they're still smiling....just look at sinkie faces when the floods come....no laughing matter.

 

[Conqueror]

That's Not Enough

Remember to wear mulberry rain boots

I have seen a photo of a man hawking one these pairs of rubber shoes but their top lines were much lower or shorter which means you will still get wet if the water level is higher. In the end, your boots will be a burden for your movement when the dirty water gets in.

So, get a wader instead.

 

[Received_by_Kings]

Remember to wear mulberry rain boots

Remember to dress like Paddington Bear and speak good English.

Much ado about nothing.

 

[Received_by_Kings]

Should give you ugly and stupid animals these once in a while, to tell you life is not perfect and to remind you not to take everything for granted.

 

[talkincock]

Of course i am ugly and worthless like all the other toilet slurping keling. :p:p

"I dunno what to say and just have to agree."​

 

[lianbeng]

hello dey, SAF ji tao lo.......

lianbeng replies muthu curry, "u mean Suck And Fuck?"

 

[halsey02]

PUB: The floods were most probably caused by rain.

LTA: The leaks were most probably caused by water.

PUB & LTA inefficient Farks caused by 60% voters, what to do? a 50 year leakage.

Orchard Rd survival kit, Portable umbrella, 1 life vest, 1 Inflatable boat 250Bht ( saw on TV), 1 raincoat ( smaller ones in pocket also), 1 PCK Yellow Boots, 2 collapsible plastic paddles, 1, 2 liter UICA plastic pail ( your choice of colour) seasick pills, 1 liter bottle drinking water, 6 packets SAF supplied 'dog biscuits', one smelling salt, 1 tube mopiko, 1 small Tiger Balm, 1 pkt Handyplast.