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Tanglin Mall Floods

Unbelievable! This is one of my favourite malls too. There has been heavy rain before, but this mall has never flooded. Pretty shocking footage where it looks like it’s raining inside the mall. [youtube]nBk_zXvVuXo[/youtube] [youtube]QqDEyQdytmc[/youtube] I know it’s been raining … Continue reading

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It’s The Sumatra Squall

So that’s what’s been hitting us lately – the Sumatra Squall.  I’m not complaining as the air feels so much fresher, but I do hope there are no more dangerous falling tree incidents.  I also noticed the not so common long … Continue reading

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Little India Flood

I thought this was quite a pretty picture with all the blues. You can read more about the flood here. {Image: Straits Times}

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Floods Hit Singapore’s CBD

Again? What’s happening? I can’t believe that today the CBD (Central Business District) is flooded. Crazy weather or blocked drains? The rain wasn’t that heavy, but it has been raining intermittently for many hours. No reports of Orchard Road flooding … Continue reading

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Model Rebecca Tan Dons a Bikini to Swim in Flooded Kitchen

How could I have missed this. What a cute tongue in cheek response to the frustrating floods, when her Joo Chiat Home was flooded. When 29 year old Australian model, Rebecca Tan’s kitchen flooded, she decided humour was the best … Continue reading

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Another Tree Fell in Singapore – Motorcyclist Hurt

The Straits Times has actually put up a flood alert. And I was just joking about it flooding, earlier. It also earlier reported that the falling trees are due to the weather and not because they are poorly rooted. ‘There … Continue reading

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Why Orchard Road Flooded

We’re finally getting some answers after Singapore’s Flash Floods hit the world media and infuriated business and home owners who were affected. From what I gather, the Stamford Canal lacks capacity and the drains in flood prone areas also need … Continue reading

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Wendy’s Hit By Another Flood? Homes in the East Flooded!

Update 2: Meanwhile Expats were stranded in Orchard Road this morning posted a funny video while frustrated Singaporeans also posted videos about their homes being flooded during the heavy rain this morning asking PUB (our Public Utilities Board) what they … Continue reading

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The Noose Pokes Fun at Our Recent Freak Floods

I love this show that’s a parody of the local news and political situations in Singapore.  This time the Noose spoofs the recent flooding of Orchard Road in Singapore. It also spoofs how much employers ‘care’ about their employees. Watch … Continue reading

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Singapore’s Orchard Road Flood: 2 Days Later

The shop owners at Singapore’s luxury belt, Orchard Road, were so nervy today they were prepared to board up their stores. Understandably, they were afraid of another recurrence after this morning’s drizzle. Here are some of the latest pictures of … Continue reading

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More Fascinating Videos from the Orchard Road Flood

More videos and photos are coming in from ordinary people about the Orchard Road flood. The last time this area was flooded was 26 years ago. No wonder the young people are so tickled by what is happening. Here’s a … Continue reading

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I Can’t Believe My Eyes: Orchard Road Is Flooded

Orchard Road resembles a muddy river today. I am so glad I wasn’t stuck there. But then again it’s quite a rare sight and the teenagers putting videos up on YouTube seem energized and tickled by it. There was a … Continue reading

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