I could not believe the footage I saw on the news.'' Is that really Singapore?'' I asked myself. Apparently it was. Images and footages of Orchard Road and Bukit Timah filled with water was flashing on my television screen. Flood. In Singapore. That could be considered phenomenal. Almost identical to snowfall in Singapore.
The recent climate shift is to be blamed. These extreme changes, from scorching hot to wintry cold is being caused by global warming. However, there were no warnings. These flash floods were quicker than lightning flashes but the damages they left behind were massive and destructive.
No one could actually be blamed for the damages since such cataclysmic events are unpredictable. Traffic was congested, cars plunged into manholes, money was lost, work was disrupted and building facilities as well as properties were damaged. Majority of the public blame the government for these losses. However, i beg to differ as the government obviously didn't want such damages and losses to be brought upon Singapore. Afterall, it would only affect the economy and make them lose out. This is the last thing the government wants.
The government and official have taken the necessary actions. For example, they have taken measures such as placing sand sacks by the lanes of Orchard road to keep the water from coming in and modified the designs of flood-prone carparks. PM Lee also addressed this issue and asked Singaporeans to manage their expectations. The National Environment Agency(NEA) and Public Utilities Board (PUB) have made a joint effort as well and have taken preventive measures.
Hence my conclusion is that no one is to be blamed for such unpredictable circumstances. Instead of pondering on who should bear the responsibility, we should try our best to overcome such situations and try to co-operate with the government as much as plausible.
BY PAVITRA!!!!!:DDD
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