Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 23)

Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby winston » Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:06 pm

Engineering solutions won't help Singapore's flood problem By Fann Sim

Flash floods are going be the norm for Singapore and "no amount of brilliant engineering can resolve that problem," said Dr Chris Hails, chairman of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore.

Hails said that the flash floods are here to stay due to climate changes happening around the world.

"If the (rain) is coming down too fast and the sea is rising, the water's got nowhere to go," said Hails, who was environment advisor to the Ministry of National Development (MND) in the 80s.

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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby winston » Sat Apr 14, 2012 4:29 pm

NEA issues heavy rain alert, PUB warns flash floods may occur

The National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a heavy rain warning on Saturday, with moderate to heavy showers with thunder and gusty wind expected over northern, western and central areas of Singapore between 1.25pm and 2.25pm.

Flash floods may occur in low-lying areas in the event of heavy rain, the Public Utilities Board warned. The PUB also advised the public to exercise caution and look out for flash floods.

The NEA added that the public can get flash flood updates on the PUB Facebook page or via the PUB's Twitter account.

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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby winston » Sun May 06, 2012 5:09 pm

Heavy rain over many areas of Singapore

SINGAPORE - The National Environment Agency issued a heavy rain warning on Sunday, with moderate to heavy thundery showers expected over many areas in Singapore between 12.50pm and 2pm.

The Public Utilities Board (PUB) also warned of flash floods, and advised the public to exercise caution.

For flash floods updates, visit PUB Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PUBSg or PUB Twitter: http://twitter.com/PUBSingapore.

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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby winston » Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:48 am

Marina Bay Sands basement floods

A hall at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) exhibition centre flooded around noon on Tuesday.

Exhibitors for Singapore International Water Week were at the area.

An MBS spokesperson on Tuesday said, "At approximately 12:05pm today, a small area of Hall F was affected by an overflow of rainwater. Our teams promptly provided assistance to the event organizer and any affected exhibitors."

She said the area was cordoned off and cleaning completed.

MBS suspects the source of the overflow "is a drainage issue due to heavy rains in the morning".

She said investigations into the incident are being made to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.

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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby iam802 » Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:18 am

Every year...during Singapore International Water Week...we have the Singapore flood
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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby winston » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:08 pm

Singapore remains well prepared against coastal erosion: Experts by Tan Qiuyi

SINGAPORE - A new US study said global sea levels could rise two to three times higher over the next century than was previously estimated.

But experts and authorities here said Singapore remains well prepared against coastal flooding.

Flash floods in Singapore's central shopping district in recent years were caused by heavy rain.

But experts said the effect of a coastal flood is similar.

Wetland Scientist at the National University of Singapore Dr Daniel Friess said: "A coastal flood is basically an unexpected high tide. You've got elevated tides, elevated waves. They're all going to contribute to a surge of water in low lying areas by the coast.

The impact of a coastal flood is in many respects similar to an inland flood where you have a large body of water flooding shops and businesses and residences, you also often experience a lot of erosion on the coast."

With new data on the melting of polar ice caps, a new US National Research Council study predicts global sea levels could rise between 50 and 140 centimetres by the turn of the century.

That's higher than the 2007 UN estimate of between 18 and 59 centimetres.

The National Environment Agency's study that same year had predicted that the mean sea level around Singapore would rise slightly more - between 24 and 65 centimetres by 2100.

Local experts said there's no need to panic.

Principal Project Manager, Coastal Management, Building & Construction Authority, Ho Chai Teck, said: "About 70 per cent of the coast line is already protected by hard structures like sea walls or stone embankments, which help protect against coastal erosion. For these structures we're cautiously optimistic that they will continue to function well and protect us against any phenomena in the near term."

Since 1991, all reclaimed land on the island had to be built at least 1.25 metres above the highest tide level.

In 2011, this was raised to 2.25 metres.

Dr Daniel Friess said: "Certainly all new reclamations are going to be more resilient to sea level rise, so there we need to focus our efforts on reclamations conducted previous to 1991. I'm sure those are well protected with other adaptations. Not just how high you build your reclamations but also adequate drainage, pumps, things that help you react very quickly to a coastal flood."

Ho Chai Teck, said: "Those areas that could be at risk, would be the unprotected areas like the sandy beaches, mangrove areas or other natural coastal jungles or forest where further understanding and analysis will be required."

Mr Ho's team is closely monitoring beaches like East Coast Park, and adding to its defences.

Two years ago, they added "geo bags" to one eroded stretch of the beach, near the Road Safety Park.

Geo bags are a type of sandbag made of a special sticky material that sand can adhere to.

Apart from successfully building up beach two years on, the sandy surface of the bags also help them blend naturally into the beach front.

At another stretch of beach not far from the Bedok Jetty, the situation two years ago had called for a more drastic measure.

Proximity to the road makes the stretch of beach particularly narrow, which explains why it's especially prone to the ravages of the water, which just two years ago had washed away a significant part of the beach. Today, the beach is protected by a stepped sea wall.

Apart from protecting the beach, the steps of the sea wall have also become an effective resting spot for park users today.

With the "hard" structures already in place, experts are closely monitoring the impact of rising sea levels on the most bio-diverse of Singapore's "soft" coastlines - its mangrove forests.

The Building and Construction Authority said it has started risk-mapping in 2010.

The aim is to identify coastal areas at risk of erosion or flooding, and the damage that could come with it - including the loss of biodiversity.

Results are expected in 2013.


Source: CHANNEL NEWSASIA
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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby iam802 » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:50 pm

For the past few years, there is a regular occurrence.

Heavy down pour during the Singapore Water Week.

I wonder if there's any exception this year?
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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 12)

Postby iam802 » Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:13 pm

The flood goes on..

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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 13)

Postby winston » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:59 pm

New measures to reduce flood risks By Monica Kotwani

Developers of new projects 0.2 hectares or larger will have to implement on-site measures to slow down and reduce the flow of stormwater into the public drains as part of an effort to reduce flood risks.

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Re: Singapore - Floods & Droughts 02 (Jan 12 - Dec 13)

Postby winston » Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:29 pm

Flash floods reported at Chai Chee Rd, New Upper Changi Rd

SINGAPORE: Flash floods have been reported at the junction of Chai Chee Road and New Upper Changi Road.

According to the PUB's Facebook post, only one lane is passable.

A Channel NewsAsia viewer sent in a photograph showing a white Mercedes taxi half submerged in water at Chai Chee Road at 10:45am.

Several other areas in the east experienced high levels of water following heavy rains on Sunday morning and PUB said these areas face high flood risk.


The affected areas are Chin Cheng Avenue near Jamiyah Children's home, Geylang River near Paya Lebar Road, Bedok South Road and Bedok South Avenue 1, Siglap Road and Marine Parade Road.


For flash floods updates, visit PUB Facebook page or PUB Twitter.

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