Bukit Batok Muddy ‘Waterfall’ is being Investigated by the Authorities

It’s that time of year again, where Singaporeans look up to the skies after leaving their houses, surprised they’ve not been burnt to a crisp.

The heavy downpour began on Wednesday (14 July), with temperatures dipping to 22.5°C

Large trees collapsed in certain areas, and PUB warned of flash floods after the heavy rain filled drains and canals to nearly full capacity.

Yesterday, however, we had a very different problem: a muddy waterfall.

Bukit Batok Muddy ‘Waterfall’ is being Investigated by the Authorities

Water from a drain on a slope in Bukit Batok overflowed onto the road yesterday (15 July), prompting the authorities to start an investigation.

According to South West District mayor Low Yen Ling, the incident was observed at around 7pm near Block 383 in Goodview Gardens.

Due to the wet and muddy conditions, a tree trunk collapsed and was found on the road.

As a result, traffic had to be diverted from Bukit Batok West Avenue 5. A National Parks Board (NParks) contractor subsequently removed the tree trunk one and a half hours later.

Mayor Ling said she informed the authorities about the incident, including NParks, PUB, the police, and Chua Chu Kang Town Council, who all responded “swiftly”.

Curiously, when PUB engineers arrived on site, they found that the water pipes were still intact.

NParks is now investigating the source of water that was discharged down the slope next to Bukit Batok Town Park, Mayor Low said.

For public safety, access to the top of the slope has been cordoned off.

Video of Muddy Waterfall Goes Viral

Not long after, a video of the ‘muddy waterfall’ found its way to social media, where it quickly made the rounds.

The video, shared by the Facebook page Singapore Road Accident, begins with an aerial shot of muddy water forcefully flowing down a drain from a slope.

The clip then shows the water overflowing onto what appears to be a pedestrian and cycling path.

The water continues to gush vigorously down the slope until it makes its way to the road, forcing cars to stop their vehicles and reverse.

The video then shows pictures of a collapsed tree on the road next to a pool of muddy water.

According to Meteorological Service Singapore, thundery showers are expected tomorrow (17 July).

The sweater weather won’t last long, however, as daily temperatures are predicted to return to a range of 25°C to 34°C.

Featured Image: Facebook (Singapore Road Accident)