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Heavy rain caused flash floods in the central and western parts of Singapore, affecting multiple roads including the Pan-Island Expressway.
Water agency PUB said yesterday that a high tide, which is expected around 12:45pm today, may increase the chances of flash flooding in the case of heavy rain.
Towing services have been kept busy by the flash floods that occurred on Monday morning in the eastern parts of Singapore.
The National Environment Agency warned in an update at 2:46pm that heavy thundery showers are expected over many parts of Singapore between 2:45pm and 3:50pm.
The Land Transport Authority, in a tweet at 9:23am, warned motorists of the flash flood on Maxwell Road, towards Kadayanallur Street, after South Bridge Road.
National water agency PUB issued a statement saying flash floods may have occurred on Sunday afternoon due to heavy rain.
A new research project by national water agency PUB could lead to a reduction in the occurrence of flash floods in future.
Flood barriers will be installed at another 19 MRT stations in an ongoing move by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to protect stations from flooding.
Chai Chee was hit by flash floods yesterday afternoon after a heavy downpour, which left a number of vehicles to be stranded.
After a bout of heavy rain yesterday afternoon, certain parts of eastern and central Singapore were hit by flash floods.
The heavy downpour on the first working day of 2013 has brought flash floods to a number of areas across our island.