The_King Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Tanah Merah MRT Entrance Flooding Due To Water From Worksite, Train Service Not Affected: SMRT The heavy rain on Saturday (12 Nov) might have caused some inconvenience to public transport commuters, to say the least. While some bus passengers were fortunate enough to be sheltered, some MRT users apparently experienced flooding at Tanah Merah MRT station. The entrance was flooded due to water from a worksite, causing difficulty entering and exiting. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok The water was cleared in two hours, SMRT said. Pool of water in front of station steps In a TikTok video posted on Saturday (12 Nov), a long pool of water can be seen forming just in front of the steps at the entrance to Tanah Merah MRT station. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok As the OP pans across the scene, the ponding seemed quite extensive, surrounding the station entrance on all sides and reaching the construction hoardings too. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok A construction worker was also seen walking with an umbrella in the background. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok Commuters appear to be stranded In the clip, people can be seen milling around the station entrance, apparently stranded by the body of water. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok A man can also be seen standing at the edge of the “river” that separates him from the bus stop, seemingly mulling over whether or not to brave the crossing. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok Another man peers at the water and turns back, deciding not to risk it. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok Water from worksite caused flooding at Tanah Merah MRT In a Facebook post at about 8.30pm that same day, SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai acknowledged that there was flooding at the entrance of Tanah Merah MRT. This occurred at around 3pm on Saturday (12 Nov). Source: SMRT on Facebook It was caused by water from a construction site next to the station, he added. The water was immediately cleared by station staff, cleaners and construction workers. Commuters were also guided away from the affected area. Flooding cleared by 5pm Following these efforts, the flooding was cleared at around 5pm — some two hours after it started. SMRT also shared an undated photo of the area devoid of water, showing a sunken area between the station steps and bus stop where water can collect. Source: SMRT on Facebook The public transport operator is working with the construction site supervisors to avoid a similar situation happening again. Perhaps more importantly, train service was not affected, they said. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ODACHEK Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) They will blame climate change and continue deep drain projects started since 2017. Edited November 13, 2022 by ODACHEK 2 TVB for life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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socrates469bc Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 14 hours ago, The_King said: Tanah Merah MRT Entrance Flooding Due To Water From Worksite, Train Service Not Affected: SMRT The heavy rain on Saturday (12 Nov) might have caused some inconvenience to public transport commuters, to say the least. While some bus passengers were fortunate enough to be sheltered, some MRT users apparently experienced flooding at Tanah Merah MRT station. The entrance was flooded due to water from a worksite, causing difficulty entering and exiting. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok The water was cleared in two hours, SMRT said. Pool of water in front of station steps In a TikTok video posted on Saturday (12 Nov), a long pool of water can be seen forming just in front of the steps at the entrance to Tanah Merah MRT station. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok As the OP pans across the scene, the ponding seemed quite extensive, surrounding the station entrance on all sides and reaching the construction hoardings too. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok A construction worker was also seen walking with an umbrella in the background. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok Commuters appear to be stranded In the clip, people can be seen milling around the station entrance, apparently stranded by the body of water. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok A man can also be seen standing at the edge of the “river” that separates him from the bus stop, seemingly mulling over whether or not to brave the crossing. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok Another man peers at the water and turns back, deciding not to risk it. Source: @bundabundabunda0 on TikTok Water from worksite caused flooding at Tanah Merah MRT In a Facebook post at about 8.30pm that same day, SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai acknowledged that there was flooding at the entrance of Tanah Merah MRT. This occurred at around 3pm on Saturday (12 Nov). Source: SMRT on Facebook It was caused by water from a construction site next to the station, he added. The water was immediately cleared by station staff, cleaners and construction workers. Commuters were also guided away from the affected area. Flooding cleared by 5pm Following these efforts, the flooding was cleared at around 5pm — some two hours after it started. SMRT also shared an undated photo of the area devoid of water, showing a sunken area between the station steps and bus stop where water can collect. Source: SMRT on Facebook The public transport operator is working with the construction site supervisors to avoid a similar situation happening again. Perhaps more importantly, train service was not affected, they said. 12 hours ago, Huat Zai said: 11 hours ago, ODACHEK said: They will blame climate change and continue deep drain projects started since 2017. 8 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: I have really aged a lot. Almost 300 yrs old liao diam diam lah, kumgong pappy serfs!!!!!!!! only small ponding and u all jjww smlj????? https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/flooding-bke-road-shoulder-viral-clip-debris-drain-grating-pub-2040271 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 minute ago, socrates469bc said: diam diam lah, kumgong pappy serfs!!!!!!!! only small ponding and u all jjww smlj????? https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/flooding-bke-road-shoulder-viral-clip-debris-drain-grating-pub-2040271 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_O Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 we are becoming more and more like a province of india. this is a transition period. sinkies pls be patience, we will eventually get used to it till the day we shower and poo and drink water from same canal drain Thank you pappy wan shui wan shui wan wan shui LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 9 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: I have really aged a lot. Almost 300 yrs old liao More than that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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