This article was last updated on April 16, 2022
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Heavy rainfall this Tuesday caused a series of flash floods in Singapore and left a trail of fallen trees. Flash floods were experienced at MacKenzie Road, Kramat Lane and Bassein Road.
PUB, the national water agency, informed in a statement that the heaviest rainfall was recorded at Handy Road with a total rainfall of 95.4mm from 2.10pm to 4pm. It peaked between 2.30pm and 3pm, with a rainfall of 49.4mm. PUB further added that the flash flood was due to intense rain which overwhelmed the drainage systems in the areas. The localized flash floods subsided soon and these three important roads remained open for traffic.
To improve flood protection, the existing culvert at the downstream junction of MacKenzie Road and Bukit Timah Road will be upgraded in tandem with the Land Transport Authority’s Downtown Line II works, said the PUB. This is in addition to the drainage improvement works along MacKenzie Road that were completed in December last year. PUB will also deepen and widen the existing culvert at Bassein Road, with work slated to start in the fourth quarter of this year. As part of measures to enchance flood protection for the Stamford Canal Catchment, which covers the Orchard Road shopping belt, including Kramat Lane, PUB has started construction work for the Stamford Detention Tank and Stamford Diversion Canal according to Today Online.
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