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Clean, sustainable energy can also help solve S’pore’s water challenge: Chan Chun Sing

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing (left) and PUB chief executive Mr Ong Tze-Ch’in touring booths at Singapore World Water Day 2026 on March 17.
Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing (left) and PUB chief executive Mr Ong Tze-Ch’in touring booths at Singapore World Water Day 2026 on March 17.

Kallang River incident: How can local anglers stay safe while fishing in Singapore?

Photo of a PUB sign with Lower Seletar Reservoir Fishing Deck in the background on Mar 6, 2026.
Photo of a PUB sign with Lower Seletar Reservoir Fishing Deck in the background on Mar 6, 2026.

Landowners can get grant to defray cost of coastal defences, which are required under new law

This grant will cover the cost of flood risk studies, diversion of power and water lines, and the eventual construction of coastal protection measures.
This grant will cover the cost of flood risk studies, diversion of power and water lines, and the eventual construction of coastal protection measures.

Flash flood in Jurong Town Hall Road subsides

Generic photo of vehicles drive through heavy rain along an expressway on Feb 18, 2026.
Generic photo of vehicles drive through heavy rain along an expressway on Feb 18, 2026.

Public urged to avoid parts of Jurong West due to risk of flash floods

Heavy rain is expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore on the afternoon of Feb 5, PUB said.
Heavy rain is expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore on the afternoon of Feb 5, PUB said.

Water supply to at least 26 homes in Teban Gardens fully restored after hours-long disruption

During the disruption, water wagons were activated to provide temporary water supply to those affected.
During the disruption, water wagons were activated to provide temporary water supply to those affected.

Coastal area landowners, occupants must protect their properties against rising seas under new Bill

By 2100, Singapore’s mean sea level is projected to rise by up to 1.15m.
By 2100, Singapore’s mean sea level is projected to rise by up to 1.15m.

Pipe leak in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 causes water to overflow into petrol station: PUB

Water flowing out from the ground at a grass patch beside block 222 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on Jan 11.
Water flowing out from the ground at a grass patch beside block 222 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on Jan 11.

Water in some Sin Ming condo units turns brown after pipe leak; PUB investigating

PUB sent a water truck down to the Flame Tree Park condominium for residents to collect drinking water.
PUB sent a water truck down to the Flame Tree Park condominium for residents to collect drinking water.

S’pore mulls over sixth desalination plant, possibly underground, to boost water security

The Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant in Singapore. 
The Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant in Singapore. 

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