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No, someone didn’t forget to turn off the tap that disperses teh.
Instead, it’s due to an accident. Here’s what happened.
Parts of Marine Parade Flooded With “Teh” Due to Rupture of an Underground Water Pipe
Today (4 October), parts of Marine Parade in Singapore experienced “teh-style” flooding due to an accidental rupture of an underground water pipe.
The incident occurred when workers from Pal-Link Construction, who were working on a lift shaft, inadvertently struck the pipe, causing water to gush out and inundate the surrounding area.
The flooding began around 11:30 am, affecting several locations including the Marine Parade Community Club at Block 67 Marine Drive.
The floodwaters quickly spread, reaching ankle-deep levels in many areas and extending to surrounding roads.
Residents and motorists found themselves wading through the water, which caused considerable inconvenience and disruption to daily activities.
A convenience store located at the bottom of a hill in Block 67 Marine Drive was particularly affected, with workers continuously attempting to scoop out the floodwater, only to see it return within minutes.
Authorities to the Rescue
In response to the flooding, various authorities were quickly dispatched to the scene. Two police cars and five police officers were observed in the area, along with representatives from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the national water agency PUB.
To combat the rising waters, sandbags were deployed at the affected convenience store.
MP Tan See Leng said that damaged water pipe has been isolated and repairs are ongoing. There is no disruption of water supply to nearby residential units.
Not the First Flooding
This is not the first time Marine Parade has experienced flooding issues.
In December 2023, heavy rain caused flooding at Hua Hua Eating House in Marine Parade Central, with water levels rising to around 15cm.
That incident, which was described by one diner as being “like in a vast ocean,” forced more than 20 diners to evacuate the premises quickly.
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