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flag Singapore faces worsening flash floods due to climate change, prompting $150M in 2025 drainage upgrades and expanded early warnings.

flag Climate change is increasing flash floods in Singapore, making them unavoidable despite infrastructure upgrades, according to PUB chief Ong Wei Chong. flag The agency is investing $150 million in 2025 on drainage projects like the Syed Alwi Pumping Station and expanding early warning systems using mobile signal data, with flood alerts set for Google Maps and 650 new water sensors by 2028. flag PUB urges public adaptation, promoting preparedness through an annual awareness campaign and community input on coastal resilience, as sea level rise and water security challenges grow.

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