Flash floods in parts of Singapore after heavy afternoon downpour

Channel NewsAsia 3 Apr 08;

SINGAPORE: Several parts of Singapore saw flash floods after the heavy downpour on Thursday afternoon.

At Commonwealth Lane, the water went as high as the bumper of some cars. There was also flooding at Mount Pleasant Road. Several callers to Channel NewsAsia's hotline reported floods along Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road as well.

Some said those who sought shelter at bus stops were forced to stand on the seats to avoid the rising water.

A car also skidded along the Lornie Road flyover near MacRitchie Reservoir in the direction of Upper Thomson Road. No one was injured. - CNA/ac

Heavy rain ruins theatre show, causes flash floods
Straits Times 4 Apr 08;

THE opening night of a theatre production in Mohamed Sultan Road was a bit of a washout - after heavy rain soaked through the roof of the theatre, affecting power and lights.

The crew of TheatreWorks were gearing up for the opening night of its new production, Dance Dance Dance, at the converted warehouse until about 5.30pm.

Managing director Tay Tong said: 'The rain came through in huge torrents, like a waterfall.'

Across Singapore, there were reports of flash floods after heavy rainfall between 4.20pm and 6pm. About 107mm of rain was dumped yesterday - 60 per cent of the monthly average for April, said the Public Utilities Board.

Floods in places such as Dunearn Road near Swiss Club Road, Upper Paya Lebar Road near Bartley Road, and Commonwealth Avenue lasted about 20 minutes.

For TheatreWorks, the show will go on today, Mr Tay promised.

TEH JOO LIN