Residents complain of water seepage issues in homes after heavy rain in Singapore in recent weeks

Tampines resident Ms Tan's shared balcony wall in her top-floor HDB resale flat has been dripping more water than usual. PHOTO: MS TAN
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SINGAPORE - Some residents are battling water seepage issues in their homes after heavy rain in recent weeks, with many turning to town councils and contractors for help.

MP for Tampines GRC Baey Yam Keng told The Straits Times that, in the last two weeks, he has received 20 to 30 rain-related water seepage complaints from residents, which is "a lot more" than previous wet seasons.

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