Singapore: Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, stated that there is no way to totally prevent floods, which will continue to occur as the country receives more rainfall as a result of climate change.
According to Maurice Neo, director of PUB’s catchment and waterways department, the organization will continue to enhance the nation’s drainage infrastructure and rainfall monitoring.
In a comprehensive interview earlier this month, he told CNA that “we have seen around the world instances of extreme weather causing intense and severe floods, even though we continue to expand our drainage system and also raise low-lying areas.”
“For this reason, it’s critical to understand that such severe weather can momentarily overwhelm our drainage system and cause flash floods.”
He pointed out that by doing this, Singapore has reduced the amount of land vulnerable to flooding from roughly 3,000 hectares in the 1970s to about 30 hectares.
One of PUB’s initiatives is a drainage master plan that pinpoints drain segments needing improvement. According to Mr. Neo, the organization is presently working on 20 roadside drainage system projects and eight large canal projects.
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