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A PUB Quick Response Team vehicle responding to the flooding in Jalan Seaview on Jan 10.
Singapore

Prolonged rainfall on Jan 10 and 11 exceeded monthly average

Kota Tinggi police said a man was rescued after his car was swept away by the water current in Jalan Liku Cina, near Taman Aman, on Jan 10.
World

Hundreds of families displaced in Johor due to floods after heavy rain

Several places including Dunearn Road, Bukit Timah Road near King Albert Park, and Balmoral Road were inundated with floods on Dec 29.
Singapore

Risk of flash floods from Jan 10 to 13 due to monsoon surge

On Dec 29, a brick retaining wall at the front of two conserved terraced houses in Cairnhill Road collapsed amid the wet weather.
Singapore

Climate change can lead to more flash floods

Vivian Hsu posted photos of the flash floods on social media on Dec 29.
Singapore

‘Cockroaches and lizards seeking shelter on my car door’

The barriers, which are in four pieces stacked one on top of the other, comprise individual metal panels and connecting columns.
Singapore

SMRT carries out exercise to counter flooding in stations

The father trudged through murky flood waters to get baby essentials.
World

A father's love: M'sian braves chest-deep floodwater for baby supplies

A water pipe next to Block 324 Clementi Ave 5 burst overnight, affecting nearby properties.
Singapore

Water pipe bursts overnight in Clementi

    National water agency PUB launched its first campaign to encourage the public to be flood ready.
    Singapore

    PUB launches FLASH campaign to get people ready for floods

    According to an update on the National Environment Agency’s website, at 1.50pm, northern, southern and western areas were marked as experiencing heavy rainfall.
    Singapore

    Flash flood warnings issued for several places today

    Heavy rain fell over the northern, western and central areas of Singapore on Nov 16.
    Singapore

    Flash flood warnings issued for several places amid heavy downpour

    Toxic and harmful discharge into sewers can kill the microbes used to treat used water at water reclamation plants.
    Singapore

    Stiffer penalties for illegal discharge into sewers

    At a talk with residents and business owners of Singapore’s east region, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu showed the participants photos and news footage of recent floods abroad.
    Singapore

    Singapore's east-siders discuss flood preparations

    Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around 4km from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses.
    World

    Indonesia's Laki-Laki volcano on Flores Island erupts, kills 9