Flash flood risk across the island amid heavy downpour, says PUB

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Earlier, PUB said heavy rain is expected over the northern, western and central parts of the island from 3.45pm to 5pm on Feb 15.

Earlier, PUB said heavy rain is expected over the northern, western and central parts of the island from 3.45pm to 5pm on Feb 15.

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SINGAPORE - Heavy rain is expected across large parts of the island and there is a risk of flash floods in many areas, said national water agency PUB in a series of alerts on Feb 15.

People are advised to avoid these areas if possible, it added.

The areas at risk of floods are:

  • The junction of Toa Payoh Lorong 1 and Toa Payoh Lorong 2

  • Lorong Gambir, in Upper Serangoon

  • Puay Hee Avenue, near Siak Kew Avenue, in Upper Serangoon

  • Siang Kuang Avenue, in Upper Serangoon

  • Upper Paya Lebar Service Road, from Lim Teck Boo Road to Rochdale Road

  • Jalan Lokam, near Upper Paya Lebar Road

  • Thrift Drive, near Jalan Usaha, in Hougang

  • Wan Tho Avenue (Pheng Geck Avenue), near Upper Serangoon Road

  • Happy Avenue North, in Macpherson

Earlier, the National Environment Agency said heavy rain is expected over the northern, western and central parts of the island from 3.45pm to 5pm.

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