Flash floods in low—lying areas of S’pore receded
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the flash floods at all affected areas have receded.
There were flash floods in several low—lying areas in Singapore as a result of heavy rain Saturday morning.
SCDF officers evacuated some 60 people in about 20 different locations islandwide.
They include Changi Road, Telok Kurau, Bukit Timah and Chai Chee.
Most of those who were evacuated had called the authorities for assistance as they were trapped in their vehicles due to the rising flood water.
Earlier, callers contacted the MediaCorp Hotline, saying several low—lying shop houses along Changi Road and Telok Kurau were flooded.
Floods were also reported along Braddell Road, Bukit Timah and Chai Chee.
At Upper Thomson Road, Singapore Civil Defence Officers helped evacuate 20 passengers stranded from inside an SBS bus due to the flooding.
Several passengers also had to be evacuated from another bus along Bukit Timah Road.
MediaCorp understands several drivers were also stranded in their vehicles until Civil Defence officers arrived.
One caller said a fallen tree along Dorset Road caused heavy traffic congestion.
The meteorological services earlier said heavy showers with thunder and gusty winds were expected over many areas in Singapore between 6am and 7am on Saturday.
— CNA/de/jm
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