Date Published: 16 Jan 2001

Widespread moderate to heavy rain has affected since early this morning (16 Jan 2001). Up to 10 am today, between 70 and 162 mm of rain have been recorded at five meteorological stations in Changi, Paya Lebar, Tengah, and Seletar.

The widespread moderate to heavy rain, which was caused by a strong surge of northeast monsoon winds in the region, is expected to last for the next 1-2 days. Thereafter, the situation is likely to improve with mostly afternoon and early evening showers.

No flooding incidents were reported on 16 Jan 2001 except for localised ponding of some roads. However, ENV would like to caution that floods could still occur should the extreme weather coincide with high tide. The flood risk is highest in the low-lying parts of Singapore where the ground levels are barely above the high tide level. The list of low- lying areas is given in Annex 1.

ENV would like to advise shopowners and residents in low-lying areas to take precautionary measures to protect their belongings.

The times of high tides for the next four days are:

Date Time of High Tide Tide Level 16 Jan 2001 4 pm 2.7 m 17 Jan 2001 5 am 5:10 pm 2.5 m 2.4 m 18 Jan 2001 5:50 am 6:50 pm 2.5 m 2.2 m 19 Jan 2001 6:45 am 8:45 pm 2.4 m 2.1 m

Since November last year, ENV has increased its frequency of cleansing of drains and canals in flood-prone areas and will continue to conduct more checks to ensure that the drains and canals are not obstructed. The public can also help by calling ENV's Call Centre should they see any obstructions in drains. The number to call is 1800-7319222 (toll-free).

Members of the public can obtain the latest updates of the weather from MSS's 24-hr hotline at 542 7788.

Issued by : Ministry of the Environment Meteorological Services Singapore

Annex 1

Low-lying areas

1. Chinatown area (, , Temple Street, , Smith Street) 2. Upper Pickering Street (between South Bridge Road and )

3. South Bridge Road (in front of Pidemco Centre)

4. Upper Hokkien Street (between South Bridge Road and New Bridge Road)

5. Chulia Street (beside UOB Plaza)

6. Circular Road

7. Dakota Crescent

8. Guillemard Road (between Lor 26 to 32)

9. Jalan Batu

10. Jalan Dua

11. Jalan Satu

12. Kampong Arang Road

13. Kampong Kayu Road

14. Meyer Place

15. Meyer Road

16. Dunman Road

17. Fort Road

18. Lorong 101 to 106 Changi Road

19. Langsat Road

20. Area off (between Weld Road and Kitchener Road)

21. Lorong 4 to Lorong 22 Geylang

22. Lorong Buang Kok

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