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Many of our homes, businesses, infrastructure, and recreational spaces sit along our coasts. These areas are at risk of severe flooding in future due to rising seas, high tides and storm surges. If we do not act now, we could face widespread damage to property, as well as disruption to essential services like transport and electricity. Such effects could cascade across the island, causing inconvenience at best, and severe disruption at worst.
Potential flood areas in Singapore by 2100, if nothing is done about sea level rise today
We’re not taking chances. We must build coastal defences that will protect us from flooding, even under unprecedented climate events.
Coastal protection is a long-term, complex undertaking that involves the reshaping of Singapore’s coastlines.
Discover what we’ve been doing to protect Singapore from climate risks:
