More, and heavier, monsoon rains ahead

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The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said yesterday that in-house weather models have predicted that total rainfall this coming December and January could be 10 per cent to 20 per cent above average.

This could mean more thunderstorms and rainy days.

Singapore's north-east monsoon season wet phase typically occurs between mid-November and January. Historical records show average monthly rainfall during those months at between 240mm and 300mm, with rain falling over about half of each month.

PUB's measures to address the risk of flooding during the coming north-east monsoon and beyond include:

IMMEDIATE

1. Intensify drainage maintenance efforts.
2. Distribute advisories on precautions to take, to about 500 residences in flood-prone areas.
3. Make more CCTV feeds showing road conditions available to the public.

FUTURE

1. Water level sensors in canals and drains to be increased from 158 to 198 by end-2014.
2. Increase drainage capacity. Improvement works are being made at more than 200 locations, including the widening of canals and building of detention tanks.