[FLood Alert] 30 Aug 2021

[Gnahp]

i was taking a grab to town area just now (new Honda Shuttle Hybrid)

it hit a small pond on PIE lane one at 90 km/h

after that the car made a constant horrendous noise from the front undercarriage 

can see the driver sian 3/4, i also worried if I can make it to my appointment 

I have to analyse the noise and console the driver, it sounds like something stuck in the undercarriage and scrapping the road

upon reaching the destination, we checked the car together,  it was a dislodged but hanging undercarriage splash guard that was scrapping the road 🤣

[Tohto]

35 minutes ago, Phang said:

i was taking a grab to town area just now (new Honda Shuttle Hybrid)

it hit a small pond on PIE lane one at 90 km/h

after that the car made a constant horrendous noise from the front undercarriage 

can see the driver sian 3/4, i also worried if I can make it to my appointment 

I have to analyse the noise and console the driver, it sounds like something stuck in the undercarriage and scrapping the road

upon reaching the destination, we checked the car together,  it was a dislodged but hanging undercarriage splash guard that was scrapping the road 🤣

Wow, the force and pressure from the water break it. 

[Gnahp]

@Tohto 

yes, hydraulic pressure don't play play

when I just got my license i like to hit the puddles to experience one wheel hydroplaning and it was shiok to hear the splashing on the wheel arch splash guard 🤪

 

[Mkl22]

8 minutes ago, Tohto said:

Wow, the force and pressure from the water break it. 

either that or workshop never fit back properly and then just some water can break it.

[kobayashiGT]

4 minutes ago, Phang said:

@Tohto 

yes, hydraulic pressure don't play play

when I just got my license i like to hit the puddles to experience one wheel hydroplaning and it was shiok to hear the splashing on the wheel arch splash guard 🤪

 

I did that when I just gotten my license too! hahahahahah.

[Tohto]

2 minutes ago, Mkl22 said:

either that or workshop never fit back properly and then just some water can break it.

Yes, this cover is normally only secured by a few screws.

[Didu]

56 minutes ago, Phang said:

i was taking a grab to town area just now (new Honda Shuttle Hybrid)

it hit a small pond on PIE lane one at 90 km/h

after that the car made a constant horrendous noise from the front undercarriage 

can see the driver sian 3/4, i also worried if I can make it to my appointment 

I have to analyse the noise and console the driver, it sounds like something stuck in the undercarriage and scrapping the road

upon reaching the destination, we checked the car together,  it was a dislodged but hanging undercarriage splash guard that was scrapping the road 🤣

I also experienced hitting ponding with my bicycle. There's no splash guard so nothing to dislodge. However, underwear wet.  😬

[Arogab]

No photos from yesterday? 

[inlinesix]

7 minutes ago, Didu said:

I also experienced hitting ponding with my bicycle. There's no splash guard so nothing to dislodge. However, underwear wet.  😬

You cycled with underwear ONLY?
😱

[Tohto]

9 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

You cycled with underwear ONLY?
😱

Must like this guy,  no underwear to get wet. 

[zipping]

https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/flash-floods-what-why-and-which-roads-avoid

Flash floods: What, why and which roads to avoid

August 31, 2021

published at 10:37 AMByMikhailMotorist

As global temperatures rise, we will have to live with an increase in the frequency of nature-influenced traffic disruptions, in the form of flash floods. But just how does a flash flood occur?

As August draws to a close, we have had two consecutive days in which flash floods made the headlines. Disrupting traffic, this act of god also damaged cars and inconvenienced many others.

The rain is expected to continue, due to the Indian Ocean Dipole, until at least October. Bearing that in mind, here’s a quick guide to what triggers flash floods, and some tips on what to do if you have the misfortune to be caught up in one.

What are flash floods?

Wikipedia describes a flash flood as a “rapid flooding of low-lying areas”, triggered by a severe thunderstorm. As a rule of thumb, if rainfall exceeds 30mm of rain per hour, you can expect flash floods to form in vulnerable areas.

Why do flash floods occur in Singapore?

But excessive rainfall is only part of the equation. Sustained flash floods happen because more rain falls than the drains are capable of shifting.

As the climate continues to worsen, and as the ice caps continue to melt, there will be an increased incidence of extreme weather events.

As a significant portion of our landmass used to be low-lying mangroves and floodplains, that we have since reclaimed and built over, the natural barrier against flooding has been removed.

Rain will still behave in the same way, falling and draining into these areas that no longer serve its intended purpose. In the absence of artificial drainage, we can expect to experience some “surface water” flooding.

Even in ‘natural’, unreclaimed areas, floods can still occur. When rainfall exceeds a drain’s designed capacity, or if said capacity is affected by debris, it can cause excessive water to overflow and flood the surrounding areas.

Safeguards against extreme weather

The flooded roads you see online tend to happen as a result of the overflowing of a nearby canal.

PUB has fitted water level sensors to monitor our drainage systems, and they communicate the status of each water body with a three-coloured legend.

Green represents a zero per cent - 75 per cent low flood risk, Yellow a 76 per cent - 90 per cent, moderate flood risk, and Red is 90 per cent - 100 per cent high flood risk.

Floods cause traffic tailbacks, whilst also causing severe damage to any home, commercial property or vehicle, that has had the misfortune of being caught up in one.

Which roads to avoid?

There are areas that have been labelled as flooding hotspots.

But there are also roads that have flooded before and may flood again. Here’s a list of other roads that we have compiled from our research.

Admiralty Road West near Sembawang Shipyard

Alexandra Road / Jervois Road / Bishopsgate Road

Beach Road

Bedok South Rd / Bedok South Ave 1

Bukit Timah Road / Dunearn Road

Chin Cheng Ave

Commonwealth Ave / Commonwealth Drive / Queensway

CTE near Slip Road to Moulmein Road

Delta Road / River Valley Road / Delta Avenue

Farrer Park Area (including Thomson Road / Derbyshire Road / Farrer Park Field)

Hong Kah area

Hougang Ave 8 / Punggol Way slip road

Indus Road

Jalan Benaan Kapal

Jalan Besar Area

Jalan Gembira

Jalan Kemboja / Mulberry Ave / Jalan Wangi

Jalan Mashor

Jalan Mat Jambol

Jalan Seaview / Tanjong Katong Road South

Jalan Taman

King George’s Avenue (People’s Association HQ)

Kramat Lane / Cavenagh Road

Langsat Road Area

Lorong Buangkok

Lorong H Telok Kurau near Siglap Canal

Lower Delta Road / Alexandra Road

Margaret Drive / Tanglin Road

Meyer Road / Fort Road / Arthur Road / Margate Road / Ramsgate Road

Mimosa Walk

Mindef’s Changi Camp off Farnborough Road

Neo Pee Teck Lane / Pasir Panjang Road

New Upper Changi Road (Chye Heng Garden)

Rose Lane

Second Chin Bee Road

Sennett Estate (Puay Hee Avenue / Siang Kuang Ave / Wan Tho Ave,

Service road off Tampines Road (near Jalan Teliti)

South Bridge Rd / North Canal Rd / Upp Hokkien St / Upp Pickering St

Stevens Road / Balmoral Road

Tampines Avenue 10 / Pasir Ris Drive 12

Upp East Coast Road (junction with Parbury Avenue)

Waterloo St / Albert St / Bencoolen St / Prinsep St

Zion Rd (Boys' Brigade HQ)

*Information found was taken from PUB’s website, Straits Times and CNA.

That being said, flash floods may still appear in areas that are not low-lying areas, or a designated ‘flood hotspot’.

As with anything in life, a bit of common sense goes a long way. Unless you are absolutely sure water levels are low enough, do not drive through deep pools of floodwater.

Stay tuned to the radio stations when there are bad storms, and drive safe and keep a lookout for others on the road!

This article was first published in Motorist.

[kermitfm]

Can check the water level in canals and drains and also CCTV for some flood-prone areas in this PUB website. Could be useful before heading out during a heavy downpour.
 

https://app.pub.gov.sg/waterlevel/pages/WaterLevelSensors.aspx
 

[Fitvip]

Lifespan of Singaporean have multiplied a few fold under loong. After the ponding there are many centenarians now!  Loong live Singapore!

[Carbon82]

On 8/31/2021 at 9:36 AM, RadX said:

happy birthday all....

Friend, going at this rate (ponding every other day), we need to celebrate birthday every 28 minutes leh... Too short a time to sing birthday song, make a wish, blow the candles and enjoy the birthday cake. 

Time to shift to a higher ground for those who are in the pounding zone, and buy a car that can get through water...

[RadX]

RISING WATERS / POTENTIAL FLASH FLOODS

 

Due to heavy rain, water levels in drains and canals have reached 90% in these areas. Risk of flash floods. Please avoid the following areas for the next 1 hour. #sgflood

 

• Commonwealth Lane / Commonwealth Drive (Issued 03:40 hrs)

• Sg Tongkang (Yio Chu Kang Rd) (Issued 03:41 hrs)

• Siang Kuang Ave (Unit 35) (Issued 03:42 hrs)

• Balestier Rd / Thomson Rd (Issued 03:43 hrs)

• Puay Hee Ave/ Siak Kew Ave (Issued 03:44 hrs)

• Sg Tongkang (Lor Buangkok) (Issued 03:45 hrs)

• Upper Paya Lebar Rd (Issued 03:46 hrs)

• Mei Hwan Rd / CTE (Issued 03:46 hrs)

• Veerasamy Rd (Issued 03:48 hrs)

• Commonwealth Lane (CERTIS) (Issued 03:49 hrs)

• Aljunied Rd (Hong Leong NKF)(Issued 03:56 hrs)

• Tanjong Pagar Rd (Tanjong Pagar Plaza)(Issued 03:57 hrs)

• Tanjong Pagar Rd/Craig Rd)(Issued 03:57 hrs)

• Cambridge Road OD (Issued 03:59 hrs)

• Upper Hokien St (Fook Hai Building) (Issued 03:59 hrs)

• Happy Ave North (Lamp post 11) (Issued 03:59 hrs)

• Bt Timah Canal (Keng Lee Rd)(Issued 04:03 hrs)

• Macpherson Rd/ Playfair Rd (Issued 04:07 hrs)

• New Upp Changi Rd / Chai Chee Rd (Issued 04:08 hrs)

• Terang Bulan Ave / New Upper Changi Rd (Issued 04:09 hrs)

• Carmen St/ Lakme Terrace (Issued 04:21 hrs)

• Lakme Terrace (Unit 19) (Issued 04:23 hrs)

• Mountbatten Rd / Tanjong Katong Rd (Issued 04:23 hrs)

[mersaylee]

Heng ah!!! I today chao geng slept in till 8 O cock… office area got flood…don’t tink my laopok car is capable to do river crossing…😅

[kobayashiGT]

14 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

Heng ah!!! I today chao geng slept in till 8 O cock… office area got flood…don’t tink my laopok car is capable to do river crossing…😅

then how!! no need to go office. 😂

[mersaylee]

3 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said:

then how!! no need to go office. 😂

Later go visit my family low ghun lor…🤫