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PUB advises pedestrians, motorists and residents to exercise caution during the monsoon season when flash floods may suddenly and quickly occur in the event of heavy storms.
Check out our F.L.A.S.H. guidelines and other tips to help you stay safe during rainy days.
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Do not walk into flooded areas. If you see a flooded area ahead, turn back and move immediately to higher ground as floodwater may rise suddenly. Stay there until the flood subsides.
Be aware of drains especially open drains and areas known to flood suddenly.
Do not walk through moving water. 15cm of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
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Do not drive into flooded areas. 30cm of water may stall your car. 60cm of water can carry away most vehicles including SUVs. If floodwater rises around your car and stalls it, leave your car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
What you should do if a flood occurs at home, office or in a shop
Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
If you live in low-rise housing, secure your home/shop/office. Move essential items to an upper floor.
Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves. Disconnect electrical appliances.
Store belongings at high level
Place flood barriers at entrances to block floodwaters
Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
If you live in low-rise housing, secure your home/shop/office. Move essential items to an upper floor.
Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves. Disconnect electrical appliances.
Store belongings at high level
Place flood barriers at entrances to block floodwaters
The Northeast Monsoon usually sets in around December and lasts till early March. Ahead of the monsoon season, PUB distributes advisories to some residential units and shop-houses in low-lying areas. Some of these areas are subject to tidal influence and could experience localized flash floods should heavy rain coincide with high tides. The advisory provides tide information and precautionary tips the public can take to protect their belongings and more.
For more information, please download the Northeast Monsoon Advisory.
