Unless you live under a rock, you’d know that since 10 January morning, it has never stopped raining in Singapore.
But it’s not just a good day to sleep in.
The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) recorded the lowest temperature at 22°C in Admiralty at 9.16pm. This follows 2024’s lowest temperature of 21.4°C in Paya Lebar on 12 July.
While Admiralty recorded the coldest temperature on 10 January, Pasir Panjang saw the day’s highest rainfall at 86.8mm.
Changi, however, emerged as the wettest area, with 154.2mm of rain by 11pm, surpassing the 146.2mm recorded in Kallang on 24 January 2024.
In Newton, temperatures dropped further to 21.6°C on the morning of 11 January, almost matching the 2024 low.
Flash Floods, Toppled Trees, and Traffic Disruptions
The downpour caused water levels to rise significantly in parts of Singapore.
At Jalan Seaview, near East Coast beach, floodwaters submerged a 60m stretch of road to a depth of 50cm, prompting warnings from the national water agency PUB.
Residents described this as the “worst flooding in years”.
Other areas at risk included Tanjong Katong, Jalan Pokok Serunai, and Mountbatten Road.
Goody Feed also understands that a condo has a brief flash flood.
The heavy rain was accompanied by strong winds, leading to fallen trees and traffic gridlocks.
Images and videos circulated online showed uprooted trees in locations such as Old Upper Thomson Road, Sentosa, and Serangoon.
One notable incident occurred at One Degree 15 Marina, where a large tree pinned a car and blocked a one-lane road.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed receiving reports of such incidents, including one at Kampong Park highlighted by Marine Parade GRC MP Seah Kian Peng, who is also the Speaker of the Parliament.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Town councils, grassroots leaders, and emergency responders worked swiftly to address these issues.
Now, if you’ve driven yesterday, you’d know that traffic was extremely bad. During peak hours, Goody Feed understands that a trip from Bukit Batok to Ang Mo Kio will take a whopping 66 minutes.
There was even a report of a person missing his flight due to the bad traffic.
Monsoon Surge Brings Cooler Days and Wet Weather
The ongoing weather conditions stem from a monsoon surge, characterised by strong winds driving cold air from the South China Sea. The National Environment Agency (NEA) and PUB issued early warnings of heavy rainfall and potential flooding from 10 to 13 January.
The La Niña climate phenomenon, which often brings wetter weather, is also in effect.
Meteorologists have warned that 2025 could see even more rainfall than the previous year, which already experienced multiple flash floods.
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