Campaign calls on individuals, communities and businesses to stay flood-ready as PUB continues to strengthen Singapore’s flood resilience
Singapore, 12 November 2026 – PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency launched its third flood resilience campaign ahead of the northeast monsoon season. The campaign themed “When it Comes to Floods, Make Your Own Luck”, challenges the idea that avoiding harm during a flood is simply a matter of luck and urges motorists, commuters, homeowners and businesses to take practical steps to prepare for floods. PUB also announced its trial of Road Flood Sensors and a pilot involving a Remote-Controlled Pumping Vehicle to strengthen flood monitoring and response.
2 The campaign reinforces two key messages, a) flash floods can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone; and b) everyone needs to be flood-ready. Through relatable scenarios, the campaign aims to turn awareness into action by helping people understand how floods may affect them and what they can do to stay safe. For example, motorists are encouraged to follow @PUBFloodAlerts on Telegram and myENV app before embarking on their trip as well as check their vehicles’ on-board units (OBU) for the latest updates and take an alternative route rather than enter a flooded area.
New flood monitoring and response initiatives
3 Alongside efforts to strengthen public preparedness through the campaign, PUB continues to leverage technology to enhance its flood monitoring and response capabilities. PUB is trialling Road Flood Sensors (RFS) to provide automated, real-time monitoring of road surface water levels at locations prone to flooding to enhance situational awareness during heavy rain. As part of this trial, PUB is also looking at integrating RFS, water level sensors in our canals and drains, and CCTV video analytics into a single automated flood monitoring and alerting system to reduce reliance on manual monitoring and provide earlier flood alerts to the public. In addition, PUB is piloting a Remote-controlled Pump Vehicle to test its effectiveness in supporting PUB’s flood response operations by pumping out floodwater to accelerate flood alleviation and recovery. Please refer to Annex A for more information on PUB’s flood monitoring and response.
Empowering businesses and property owners to be flood-ready
4 In addition, businesses, developers and property owners play an important role in strengthening Singapore’s flood resilience. To support them, PUB launched the Flood-Resilient Developments Guidebook1 in June this year, which provides practical guidance, examples and case studies of developments that have successfully integrated flood-resilient designs and operational strategies.
5 An example is the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Punggol Campus, which adopted a holistic approach to flood resilience in its planning by integrating multiple ABC Waters2 design features into its building and spaces. These green and blue spaces are not just community gathering spots. During storms, the lawns and detention ponds temporarily hold rainwater, enhancing flood resilience.
6 Meanwhile, CapitaLand Investment (CLI)’s Funan demonstrates how an existing commercial development can incorporate physical flood-protection measures during redevelopment. These include installation of manual raise-up barriers at key access points and automatic flood barriers at the carpark entrances. Funan’s operations team also conducts regular checks, and tests its procedures for flood, water backflow and sprinkler activation events. Please refer to Annex B for details of the flood-resilient measures introduced by CLI and SIT Punggol Campus.
7 Ms Angela Koh, Deputy Chief Executive (Flood Resilience), PUB, said: “Flood resilience is not about being lucky and hoping for the best — it is about being prepared for the unexpected. PUB will continue to strengthen our flood monitoring, infrastructure and response capabilities, but building a flood resilient Singapore takes all of us. By staying informed, acting early and taking steps to protect ourselves and our properties, we can reduce flood risks and strengthen Singapore’s resilience together.”
8 Building Singapore’s flood resilience is a shared effort. Everyone can help reduce flood risks by staying informed, preparing early and avoiding flooded areas. For more information on the campaign and F.L.A.S.H. safety tips, visit go.gov.sg/befloodready.
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Footnotes:
[1] The Flood-Resilient Developments Guidebook can be downloaded from PUB's website at https://go.gov.sg/frdguidebook.
[2] Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) design features are natural systems that detain and treat stormwater runoff on site before allowing it to flow into the waterways and reservoirs. At the same time, they enhance biodiversity and the living environment.
Annex A - PUB’s flood monitoring and response initiatives
Annex B - Examples of flood-resilient developments
