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PUB trials rover to pump out flood water in inaccessible spaces ahead of year-end rainy season

A demo of PUB’s remote-controlled pump vehicle in a makeshift pool next to Pandan River in West Coast.
A demo of PUB’s remote-controlled pump vehicle in a makeshift pool next to Pandan River in West Coast.

Temperature dips to 22.8 deg C in Scotts Road amid heavy rain, West Coast flash flood

Heavy rain was to be expected over many areas of Singapore from 3pm to 4pm.
Heavy rain was to be expected over many areas of Singapore from 3pm to 4pm.

Motorists advised to avoid areas in northern Singapore over risk of flash floods

The total rainfall for the first two weeks of November is forecast to be slightly above the long-term average over most parts of the island.
The total rainfall for the first two weeks of November is forecast to be slightly above the long-term average over most parts of the island.

Motorists advised to avoid areas in central Singapore due to risk of flash floods

The National Environment Agency had forecast heavy rain over multiple areas of the island from 2pm to 3pm on Nov 2.
The National Environment Agency had forecast heavy rain over multiple areas of the island from 2pm to 3pm on Nov 2.

Avoid area in Pasir Panjang over risk of flash floods: PUB

Heavy rain was expected over the southern and western areas of Singapore from 11.50am to 12.40pm on Oct 28.
Heavy rain was expected over the southern and western areas of Singapore from 11.50am to 12.40pm on Oct 28.

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.

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