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A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas: washes, rivers, dry lakes and depressions. It may be caused by heavy rain associated with a severe thunderstorm, hurricane, or tropical storm, or by meltwater from ice or snow flowing over ice sheets or snowfields.
Nov 28, 2023 · SINGAPORE – Several roads in the Jurong West area were flooded on the afternoon of Nov 28 following heavy rainfall over western Singapore. National water agency PUB said on Facebook the same ...
Mar 30, 2023 · SINGAPORE – A heavy burst of rain in the late afternoon on Thursday resulted in a flash flood in the Orchard area. In a Twitter post at 6.08pm, national water agency PUB issued a flood risk...
A flash flood is a rapid rise of water along a stream or low-lying urban area. Flash flooding occurs within six hours of a significant rain event and is usually caused by intense storms that produce heavy rainfall in a short amount of time.
Apr 19, 2021 · SINGAPORE - The flash floods that took place last Saturday (April 17) after heavy rain show the impact of climate change and the importance of planning ahead, Minister for Sustainability and...
Flash Floods Advisory. PUB advises pedestrians, motorists and residents to exercise caution during the monsoon season when flash floods may suddenly and quickly occur in the event of heavy storms. Check out our F.L.A.S.H. guidelines and other tips to help you stay safe during rainy days.
Aug 30, 2021 · Wikipedia describes a flash flood as a “rapid flooding of low-lying areas”, triggered by a severe thunderstorm. As a rule of thumb, if rainfall exceeds 30mm of rain per hour, you can expect flash floods to form in vulnerable areas.
Aug 24, 2021 · SINGAPORE — Heavy rain caused flash floods across several parts of Singapore on Tuesday (Aug 24) morning as rainfall closed in on record highs. In a Facebook post, national water agency PUB...
Feb 2, 2024 · A “flash flood warning” means a flash flood is imminent or already occurring, and you should immediately move to higher ground if you’re outside or in a basement apartment.
Flash floods are distinct from floods, which the Weather Service defines as inundation of a normally dry area with rising water from a river or stream. Flooding can last days or weeks,...
