There is no flooding in SG, only ponding and draining

[True Believer]

I live in Dunearn Road/Bukit Timah, and this was the scene one fine morning.

 

[True Believer]

Bukit Timah during a heavy downpour

 

[Vlad Tepes]

Not that I know of in the 80s. But I did read about the bad flooding in Straits times at lorong Chuan where tables & chairs at home immersed in water. Now can take out cpf at 55 but the retirement age no longer at 60. Last time take out CPF at 55 is as good as can retire at 55.

idk why you telling such things that I already know. Yeah, but thanks

 

[jsctan]

idk why you telling such things that I already know. Yeah, but thanks

Because you sound like living long enough to witness many exciting events including 1988 election where we all have braddell Heights Constituency exciting counting that almost fell.
Such exciting times & the awaking of sinkies to politics & the GRC system that has many walkovers after that & voters like me never got as first timer voters 1991 till 2011 watershed time. So we all live through exciting times.

 

[jsctan]

I live in Dunearn Road/Bukit Timah, and this was the scene one fine morning.

Car got stuck cannot claim insurance for repairs right? :(
Your car safe right? So no problem deh.

 

[True Believer]

Car got stuck cannot claim insurance for repairs right? :( Your car safe right? So no problem deh.

The real threat to the cars is after the canal overflows. That photo shows the canal almost reaching its maximum capacity. Thankfully, the rain had trickled to a drizzle by then, so it was able to discharge the water w/o being overwhelmed by more rainfall.

 

[True Believer]

Car got stuck cannot claim insurance for repairs right? :( Your car safe right? So no problem deh.

I believe many car insurance policies offer flood damage coverage, but it is not universally included in standard policies.

 

[jsctan]

I believe many car insurance policies offer flood damage coverage, but it is not universally included in standard policies.

I better check my policy for this just in case. for words like ponding, drain waterlogged...etc The carpet will need replacement, engine stalled....need work done.

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Risk of flash floods in Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Panjang​

The Meteorological Service Singapore on April 16 said inter-monsoon conditions are expected to continue for the rest of April.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Calista Wong
Apr 29, 202

SINGAPORE – Flash floods may occur in Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang in the evening of April 29.

In posts on X, national water agency PUB advised the public to avoid Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1, and the KJE slip road in Woodlands Road, for an hour from about 5.45pm due to the risk of flash floods.

The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) on April 16 said inter-monsoon conditions are expected to continue for the rest of April.

Short thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days, with some possibly extending into the evening, it added.

The inter-monsoon conditions, characterised by light and variable winds as well as higher lightning activity, usually last until May and are expected to gradually weaken.

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Risk of flash floods in Toa Payoh: PUB​

Flash floods may occur in parts of Toa Payoh Lorong 1 and Toa Payoh Lorong 2 on the evening of April 30.ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Angelica Ang
Apr 30, 2025

SINGAPORE - Flash floods may occur in parts of Toa Payoh Lorong 1 and Toa Payoh Lorong 2 on the evening of April 30.

In posts on social media platform X, national water agency PUB advised the public to avoid the junction of Toa Payoh Lorong 1 and Toa Payoh Lorong 2 for an hour from about 5.15pm due to the risk of flash floods.

The National Environment Agency’s Metereological Service Singapore said on April 16 that inter-monsoon conditions were expected to continue for until the end of April.

Thundery showers can expected over parts of the Republic on most afternoons, with the possibility of extending into the evening on some days, it added.

Inter-monsoon conditions, characterised by light and variable winds and increased lightning activity, usually last until May and are then expected to weaken.

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Flash flood warnings at three locations as Singapore heads to the polls​

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Jalan Besar residents casting their vote at a pavilion next to Block 636 Veerasamy Road on May 3.ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

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Voters arriving at the polling station at Henry Park Primary School on May 3.ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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Voters arriving at Cairnhill Community Centre on polling day on May 3.ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Eileen Ng
May 03, 2025

SINGAPORE - It was a wild and wet start to Polling Day as torrential rain across Singapore on the morning of May 3 led to flash flood warnings at three locations.

In a post on social media platform X at 8.12am, national water agency PUB issued risk alerts for flash floods at Upper Paya Lebar Service Road (Lim Teck Boo Road to Rochdale Road), Jalan Lokam (near Upper Paya Lebar Road), and Thrift Drive (near Jalan Usaha).

It advised the public to avoid the three locations “for the next one hour” due to the heavy rain.

The alert followed a post on X by PUB at 6.42am which warned that heavy rain was expected over many areas of Singapore from 7.15am to 8.45am.

The National Environment Agency in a 6.33am alert on its website said moderate to heavy thundery showers with gusty wind are expected over many areas of Singapore between 7.15am and 8.45am.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Flash flood warnings at three locations as Singapore heads to the polls​

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Jalan Besar residents casting their vote at a pavilion next to Block 636 Veerasamy Road on May 3.ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

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Voters arriving at the polling station at Henry Park Primary School on May 3.ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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Voters arriving at Cairnhill Community Centre on polling day on May 3.ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Eileen Ng
May 03, 2025

SINGAPORE - It was a wild and wet start to Polling Day as torrential rain across Singapore on the morning of May 3 led to flash flood warnings at three locations.

In a post on social media platform X at 8.12am, national water agency PUB issued risk alerts for flash floods at Upper Paya Lebar Service Road (Lim Teck Boo Road to Rochdale Road), Jalan Lokam (near Upper Paya Lebar Road), and Thrift Drive (near Jalan Usaha).

It advised the public to avoid the three locations “for the next one hour” due to the heavy rain.

The alert followed a post on X by PUB at 6.42am which warned that heavy rain was expected over many areas of Singapore from 7.15am to 8.45am.

The National Environment Agency in a 6.33am alert on its website said moderate to heavy thundery showers with gusty wind are expected over many areas of Singapore between 7.15am and 8.45am.

Pap sure win...bcos less voter turn out

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Risk of flash floods in Queenstown, Bukit Timah​

National Water Agency PUB advised the public to avoid the areas due to the risk of flash floods for an hour from 1.15pm on May 5.ST FILE PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Vihanya Rakshika
May 05, 2025

SINGAPORE - Flash floods may occur at Margaret Drive in Queenstown and King’s Road in Bukit Timah on the afternoon of May 5.

In posts on social media platform X, national water agency PUB advised the public to avoid the areas for an hour from about 1.15pm due to the risk of flash floods.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) in an alert on its website said heavy rain was expected over southern, eastern and central areas of Singapore from 1.20pm to 2pm on May 5.

Thundery showers over parts of Singapore on some afternoons had been forecasted for the first half of May by the Meteorological Service Singapore.

The bad weather drenched the morning of May 3, when more than 2 million Singaporeans turned up at polling stations islandwide to vote in the General Election.

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Forum: Urgent action needed to deal with flash floods​

Jan 02, 2025

The flash floods in December affecting Dunearn Road, Bukit Timah Road and Balmoral Road (3 in 3 months: Flash floods could become more frequent, Dec 31), coupled with similar incidents in November in Potong Pasir and Yishun (Two flash floods amid record rainfall in the north, Nov 23) and in October in Bedok (Heavy rain drenches Singapore, Oct 15), highlight the alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of flash floods caused by climate change.

While it is fortunate that no lives were lost, the risk to life and property is ever present and escalating. Climate change has brought more unpredictable and extreme weather conditions, amplified by Singapore’s dense urbanisation. Flash floods are no longer rare, isolated events – they are becoming the norm. The urgency to act cannot be overstated.

PUB and the Land Transport Authority must urgently enhance the flood-risk management system. This includes implementing physical roadblocks in flood-prone areas to prevent motorists from driving into danger zones.

Current protocols, including PUB’s Quick Response Teams, must be critically reviewed to address the recurring problem of stranded vehicles.

Basement carparks, which are particularly vulnerable during floods, require immediate attention. Residents need ready access to affordable and effective flood-protection devices, such as flood barriers and sandbags. A centralised system for distribution, education and guidance on these protective measures should be established without delay.

As predicting the intensity of rainstorms remains challenging, our institutes of higher learning can and must lead the charge in coming up with innovative solutions to mitigate flash flood impacts. Research and development in flood-
management technologies, early warning systems, and urban design adaptations must be accelerated.

Although long-term solutions like drain widening and deepening, as planned for Bukit Timah Canal, are essential, immediate, actionable steps are critical to safeguarding lives and livelihoods from sudden downpours.

Climate change is here to stay. Singapore must act decisively to strengthen its resilience against an increasingly volatile climate.

Liu Fook Thim

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Risk of flash floods in Riverside Road amid heavy rains: PUB​

PUB said on June 28 that heavy rain is expected over northern, eastern and central areas of Singapore in the early afternoon.PHOTO: ST FILE

Gabrielle Andres
Jun 28, 2025

SINGAPORE - Flash floods may occur near the junction of Riverside Road and Admiralty Road amid heavy rains in parts of Singapore on June 28, said national water agency PUB.

In posts on social media platform X at about 2pm, national water agency PUB advised the public to avoid the location for the next hour due to the risk of flash floods.


It also said at about 1.35pm that heavy rain is expected in over northern, eastern and central areas of Singapore from 1.45pm to 2.25pm.


On June 16, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said parts of Singapore are expected to see some days of short, thundery showers in the late morning and afternoon in the last two weeks of June.

It added that during this period, there may also be a few fair and occasionally windy days, with total rainfall forecast to be below average over most parts of the island.

 

[Boonsiong]

Nice

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Nearly 100 potholes detected in S’pore in first 12 days of 2025, including several in Tanah Merah​

Several potholes along Tanah Merah Coast Road were repaired on Jan 12, said LTA.PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM STEVEN LIM, SAFE CYCLING TASK FORCE/FACEBOOK
Sarah Koh and Ang Qing
Jan 15, 2025

SINGAPORE - Nearly 100 potholes were detected in the first 12 days of 2025 amid prolonged rainfall across Singapore, though overall annual figures have seen a significant dip in recent years.

These included several along a stretch of Tanah Merah Coast Road in the past few days, which were captured on video by a cyclist on Jan 11.

In the four-minute-long clip shared on Facebook, more than 20 potholes can be seen across three lanes in Tanah Merah Coast Road.


The potholes were filled with water, likely due to the rain that fell across Singapore during the monsoon surge between Jan 10 and 13.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) was alerted to the potholes and repaired them on Jan 12, said a spokesman, in response to queries from The Straits Times.

There was only one pothole when LTA inspected the same stretch of roads on Jan 9, and it was fixed immediately, said the spokesman.

LTA noted that the close to 100 potholes detected from Jan 1 to 12 is still fewer than the 776 potholes found during the same period in 2024.

In January and February 2024, LTA observed about 60 per cent more potholes compared with the same period in 2023, due to longer and more intense rainfall in the first two weeks of the year.

Cracks form on road surfaces as part of normal wear and tear, and they are usually repaired as part of LTA’s regular inspection, maintenance and road resurfacing works.


Potholes form when water seeps into these cracks and widen as vehicles travel over them.

“This occurrence is worsened by prolonged heavy rainfall,” said the spokesman.

But with more pre-emptive road maintenance in recent years, the number of potholes detected across Singapore annually has been falling steadily since 2021, according to figures provided by LTA.

There were 3,013 potholes in 2024, down from 9,702 in 2021, 4,517 in 2022 and 3,817 in 2023.

Some pre-emptive steps taken by LTA include expediting localised resurfacing on roads with a higher concentration of heavy vehicles or higher traffic volume.

With Singapore currently in the wet phase of the north-east monsoon, which is set to last till end-January, Singapore Road Safety Council chairman Bernard Tay advised motorists to ensure their cars are well-maintained.

He said: “Drivers can prepare themselves for wet weather by ensuring their car wipers are working and their tyres have enough grip.”

When motorists encounter potholes, they should avoid the hole and slow down, where possible, as they could suffer a punctured tyre or damage their tyre rim, he added.

The LTA has encouraged the public to report road defects, such as potholes, through its website or the Snap & Send function on the MyTransport.SG mobile app or Municipal Services Office’s OneService app.