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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. 

Floating solar farm to cover over one-third of Lower Seletar Reservoir by 2029

Harvesters removing aquatic plants from Lower Seletar Reservoir.
Harvesters removing aquatic plants from Lower Seletar Reservoir.

2026 outlook: What’s next for the environment – and the top stories of 2025

The beverage container return scheme is slated to launch on April 1, 2026. Consumers will pay an extra 10 cents for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres, but will receive a full refund of the deposit when they return the empty containers at designated return points.
The beverage container return scheme is slated to launch on April 1, 2026. Consumers will pay an extra 10 cents for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres, but will receive a full refund of the deposit when they return the empty containers at designated return points.

Thundery showers will continue in Singapore for the rest of December

Thundery showers are expected in the afternoon on most days, and extending into the evening on some, for the rest of December.
Thundery showers are expected in the afternoon on most days, and extending into the evening on some, for the rest of December.

Risk of flash floods at 4 locations in western Singapore: PUB

Heavy rain is expected over many areas of Singapore in the afternoon of Dec 14.
Heavy rain is expected over many areas of Singapore in the afternoon of Dec 14.

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