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Motorists advised to avoid areas in Jurong West over risk of flash floods

Moderate to heavy thundery showers with gusty winds were expected over the southern, eastern and central areas of Singapore from 6.10pm to 7.10pm.
Moderate to heavy thundery showers with gusty winds were expected over the southern, eastern and central areas of Singapore from 6.10pm to 7.10pm.

Singapore’s tap water is safe to drink: Grace Fu

Checks carried out by national water agency PUB have not found any unusual changes in the quality of Singapore’s treated water.
Checks carried out by national water agency PUB have not found any unusual changes in the quality of Singapore’s treated water.

Motorists advised to avoid section of Punggol Way due to risk of flash floods

Heavy rain is expected in many parts of Singapore from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Heavy rain is expected in many parts of Singapore from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Drainage canal in flood-prone Bukit Timah fully upgraded after 7-year work on final stretch

The last 900m stretch of the Upper Bukit Timah canal has been enlarged. Work to upgrade this stretch started in 2019.
The last 900m stretch of the Upper Bukit Timah canal has been enlarged. Work to upgrade this stretch started in 2019.

NEA lifts heavy rain warning

People caught in the heavy downpour in Toa Payoh Lorong 8 at 8am on Oct 15.
People caught in the heavy downpour in Toa Payoh Lorong 8 at 8am on Oct 15.

Fake image of crocodile in reservoir put through AI checks, but results were inconclusive: PUB

PUB said in its Oct 1 post that the man is a worker employed by its reservoir maintenance contractor.
PUB said in its Oct 1 post that the man is a worker employed by its reservoir maintenance contractor.

Public urged to avoid areas in Jurong West over risk of flash floods

Heavy rain was expected over the northern, western and central areas of Singapore from 2.20pm to 3.10pm.
Heavy rain was expected over the northern, western and central areas of Singapore from 2.20pm to 3.10pm.

Temperature falls to 22.7 deg C in Tuas; heavy rain triggers 2 flash floods

Heavy rain was to be expected over northern, western and central areas of Singapore from 3.40pm to 4.10pm.
Heavy rain was to be expected over northern, western and central areas of Singapore from 3.40pm to 4.10pm.

PUB urges public to avoid many areas across Singapore due to flash flood risks

The National Environment Agency said that short and thundery showers are expected in the second fortnight of September.
The National Environment Agency said that short and thundery showers are expected in the second fortnight of September.

Area in MacRitchie Reservoir Park cordoned off after large hole appears in ground; PUB investigating

In a post shared on Facebook group Singapore Wildlife Sighting, the hole is seen photographed next to a body of water.
In a post shared on Facebook group Singapore Wildlife Sighting, the hole is seen photographed next to a body of water.

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