Flash floods turn Orchard Road into a river
Heavy downpours this morning caused flash floods in many parts of central Singapore; causing mayhem with traffic.
Water levels rose as high as half a meter in some areas, making vehicle travel nearly impossible, according to an online Straits Times report. Badly affected areas include Orchard Road, Scotts Road, Evans Road and Stevens Road.
A driver caught in the rising waters on Orchard road, Mr. Adrian Tan said: “It was bad. The water was muddy and rising fast. Thankfully I got off the road and into a multi-storey car park before things got worse.”
Other affected roads include Coronation Road West, Fourth Avenue, Kings Road, Kheam Hock Road and Veerasamy Road.
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According to the online Straits Times report, the National Environment Agency said that about 100 mm of rain fell in the short span of two hours from 9 a.m to 11a.m. That translates to approximately 60% of June’s monthly average rainfall.
The NEA also predicts “light to moderate rain” across the island for the rest of the afternoon.
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