Heavy rains caused a flash flood along Ophir Road, prompting public warnings for potential flash floods in other areas.
On the afternoon of November 17, a heavy downpour caused a flash flood along Ophir Road in Singapore. The flash flood occurred due to high water levels in nearby drains, as reported by Singapore’s national water agency, PUB. The incident led to the deployment of PUB officers to assist in managing the situation and urged the public to avoid the area. By 3 p.m., the flash flood had subsided, and traffic resumed through the affected area.
Earlier in the day, PUB issued flash flood warnings for several locations, including Tanjong Pagar, Upper Hokkien Street, South Bridge Road, and Jalan Boon Lay. These warnings were prompted by anticipated heavy rain between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the northern, southern, and western parts of Singapore.
By 5:40 p.m., PUB updated the public about the heavy rainfall, noting that the amount of rain recorded on November 17 was significant. In southern Singapore, rainfall of 67.4mm was measured between 1:10 p.m. and 2:55 p.m. This amount accounted for 27% of the average monthly rainfall for November, marking it within the top 12% of maximum daily rainfall records since 1978. The rainfall was part of a larger weather pattern, with the Meteorological Service Singapore predicting frequent moderate to heavy thundery showers for the rest of November as the northeast monsoon sets in.
Earlier on November 16, similar weather conditions caused a flash flood along Bukit Timah Road, further illustrating the ongoing challenges presented by heavy rainfall in the region. The public is encouraged to use tools such as the MyENV app and PUB Flood Alerts Telegram Channel to stay informed about weather conditions and potential flood risks.
