Upper Bukit Timah Gets a Sudden Splash of Monsoon Fun
It’s still the beginning of the week, yet folks in Upper Bukit Timah were already getting a taste of the sultry south‑west monsoon as they braved the streets on Tuesday, the 24th of August. The morning’s shower turned a typical drive into something closer to a soap‑opera drama.
Flash Floods Forward
Heavy rain early in the day caused several neighbourhoods to go under water:
- Dunearn Road – cars looking as if they’ve swallowed a sponge and then tried to exit.
- Bukit Timah Road – a handful of vehicles crawling along the slick lanes, looking like they’re auditioning for a “Driving Underwater” reality show.
Video footage of the incident, reminiscent of the flash floods that struck the area last Friday, shows half‑submerged cars attempting to make a polite pass over the slick puddles.
What Most People Are Saying About It
- “It’s a great way to beat the heat—an accidental rain‑bath for the residents!”
- “Morning walk turned into an impromptu splash zone, and we’re all agreeing it was refreshing.”
- “I’m still laughing at the last clip where a car halted midway and the driver finally decided to flip the switch to “slow” mode.”
In the comments, netizens are expressing their delight in getting a break from the recent swelter. There’s even a playful consensus that maybe rain is the city’s way of saying, “Down with the heat, here’s a water‑cooler!”
Takeaway
Even before midweek, the monsoon reminds us that Singapore’s streets can double as a backyard splash pad—just with a little extra drama. If you’re passing through Bukit Timah, grab a jacket, maybe a snorkel, and enjoy the wacky ride that local weather turns into.
A Wet Day in Singapore: Flash Floods Hit Holland‑Bukit Timah
Sim Ann Shares Eye‑Opening Pics
Sim Ann, the MP for Holland‑Bukit Timah GRC, popped a stack of photos on her Facebook feed to show the flood front in action. She didn’t just let us see the water – she also waved a safety flag: “Whether you’re driving or walking, please be careful,” she urged, sounding like a weather‑ready coach trying to keep everyone out of the puddles.
PUB Issues a Precautionary Warning
Tuesday morning saw the Public Utilities Board (PUB) hit the “stop‑watch” on the city’s drainage system with a serious notice – the drains and canals are taking a bath. They warned the public that heavy rain was turning even the “moderately” labelled streets into slip‑and‑slide zones.
Drains Are Soaked
At 9:44 am, PUB posted an update that sent a warning pulse through every home: water had surged to 90 % of capacity at two local hotspots – Sime Darby Centre and Sunset Drive. The result? Sudden pockets of flooding that can make a regular walk feel like a river crossing.
Storms Still to Come
Even with the short‑term crisis in mind, the forecast says thunder‑showering is slated to keep playing “splash” through the rest of August. So if you’re planning on heading downtown, you might want to pick up a rubber boot (or a life jacket, slightly). Residents are already bracing themselves for the next wave of water‑wallop.
Quirky Comments
- Ian (@Ian_Teoh) chuckled, “Remember, it’s not a flood, it’s just “ponding”.
- Xie (@xierh) laughed, “My work from home ends next week, will i need to swim to downtown.”
