Recently, Singapore has encountered several floods across the island, particularly central Singapore. This is a rare phenomenon in this country as the last flood that occurred here would date back to some 50 years ago. The worst-hit area was Orchard Road, where traffic was halted, productivity was crippled and goods damaged. When this news struck me, I was marvelled by the mere fact that a flood could occur in Singapore. To me, Singapore was flood-proof, but the flash floods themselves proved my view wrong.
People say that the government is to be blamed for not developing the proper infrastructure to prevent such an overwhelming event to occur. However, I put myself against the grain here. The flash floods around central Singapore were nothing more than unpredictable, and as the word states, the government could not anticipate it. Moreover, why would the government want this destructive event to occur? It affects our society and economy.
Due to the flash floods, PUB is already investigating the cause of the floods and how to mitigate the impact of heavy rain. Therefore, I feel that we Singaporeans should take this as a lesson learnt, to be prepared for the unexpected, as well as to give the government time to carry out measures and strategies that benefit both you and I.
Written by: Chan Jia Yi
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