Islandwide rainstorms cause traffic disruptions with flash floods and fallen trees

Photo: CNA video screengrab
Photo: CNA video screengrab

Ummm, did someone summon a rainmaking shaman? ‘Cause heavy rain shrouded the Singapore skies today, leaving parts of the island flooded and traffic disrupted.

According to Channel NewsAsia, the storms resulted in floods along Tampines Road, causing at least one car to break down and get towed away.

Water agency Public Utilities Board issued a flash flood warning at 12:12pm, and traffic was impassable due to flooding at Tampines Road opposite Jalan Teliti. The flood only subsided when the rain eventually stopped and conditions went back to normal.

Many other canals have also been filled with rainwater, and PUB has sent out a warning to members of the public of a high possibility of floods near canals.

Elsewhere, the Land Transport Authority tweeted about an obstacle on Upper Thomson Road after Tagore Drive. The obstacle was believed to be a fallen tree, according to NParks.

Fallen trees were also reported at Woodlands Street 13 and Tomlinson Road, causing traffic diversions for bus services and motorists. LTA has since reported that diversions have ceased and traffic is passable again.



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