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The Hindu
16-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Damaged pipelines, dug-up roads leave Arumbakkam residents struggling
Residents of Arumbakkam have raised concerns about sewage overflowing from trenches dug for stormwater drain (SWD) work, as pipelines are frequently damaged. They have urged the authorities to expedite the work, citing the slow progress and dug-up roads as a danger to motorists and pedestrians. Arumbakkam is one of the city's low-lying areas prone to flooding during monsoon. 'It is a welcome initiative to improve the stormwater drain network to reduce waterlogging in the area. Many streets in Arumbakkam remain under sheets of water even after brief spells of the slow pace of work of SWD has been a huge inconvenience to residents. A motorist slipped and fell into the trench earlier this week,' said treasurer, Kannappa Nagar, Venkatakrishna Nagar Residents Welfare Association. The work to upgrade the existing SWD network started nearly two months ago. However the residents say, the sluggish progress has disrupted daily life. In the meantime, rainwater from nearby roads is drainingin to low- lying streets like Indira Gandhi Street. a resident of Indira Gandhi Street, said sewage has filled the trenches dug for the SWD, overflowing onto the remaining narrow stretch of the road, making it difficult to pass through. Several other streets, including Venkatakrishna Nagar first to fourth streets, Duraipillai Street, Sri Sakthi Nagar, are facing similar issues with sewage stagnating in trenches. Residents also warned that sewage stagnation in the trenches posed health risks and stressed the need to complete the work before Northeast Monsoon sets in. Officials from Chennai Metrowater said the agency was coordinating with the Greater Chennai Corporation to carry out and complete the SWD construction soon. They acknowledged that in some cases, water and sewer pipelines had been damaged during digging, and added steps were being immediately to pump out stagnant sewage and carry out repairs.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Singapore's July weather: Less rain, more heat for the rest of the month
SINGAPORE — The second half of July is set to sizzle, with the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) forecasting fewer rainy days and more warm, humid nights. Daily maximum temperatures are expected to climb above 34°C on several days, especially in southern and eastern regions. While the skies will be mostly fair, residents should still brace for short-duration thundery showers in the late mornings and afternoons. Sumatra squalls may also sweep in with gusty winds before dawn on one or two days. Humidity remains high, especially in southern and eastern areas, with nighttime lows around 28°C. The first half of July saw frequent showers due to southwest monsoon winds. On 9 July, Sentosa recorded a whopping 87.6mm of rainfall, the highest for the fortnight. Pulau Ubin hit a high of 34.2°C on 6 July, while Clementi saw rainfall 102 per cent above average. Nighttime temperatures have hovered around 28°C, with warm and sticky conditions persisting across the island. MSS advises residents to stay hydrated and monitor weather updates via the MSS website, NEA website, or the myENV app. Singapore, located just north of the equator, experiences a tropical rainforest climate characterised by consistent warmth, high humidity, and abundant rainfall throughout the year. The nation's climate is influenced by its maritime exposure and equatorial location, leading to minimal temperature variation across months. Singapore's climate is defined by two primary monsoon seasons, each bringing distinct weather patterns: Northeast Monsoon (December to early March) Early Phase (December to January): Characterised by monsoon surges, leading to widespread moderate to heavy rainfall and occasional wind speeds of 25–35 km/h. Late Phase (February to early March): Typically drier and windier, with reduced rainfall. Southwest Monsoon (June to September): Dominated by southeasterly to southerly winds. Frequent "Sumatra squalls" occur during the pre-dawn and morning hours, bringing gusty winds and short-duration thundery showers. Between these monsoons are inter-monsoon periods (April to May and October to November), marked by light and variable winds, intense afternoon thunderstorms, and higher temperatures. Rainfall in Singapore is abundant and well-distributed throughout the year, with no distinct dry season. The average annual rainfall is approximately 2,340 mm. However, rainfall can vary regionally; the western parts often receive more rain than the eastern areas due to the rain shadow effect. Temperatures in Singapore are consistently warm: Daytime highs: Typically range between 31°C and 33°C. Nighttime lows: Generally fall between 24°C and 26°C. Record highs: The highest recorded temperature is 37.0°C, observed in April 1983 and May 2023. Record lows: The lowest recorded temperature is 19.4°C, noted in January 1934. Relative humidity in Singapore is high year-round, often exceeding 90 per cent in the early morning and dropping to around 60 per cent in the mid-afternoon on dry days. During periods of rain, humidity can reach 100 per cent. Singapore receives an average of 1,800 to 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. Despite its tropical location, the country experiences significant cloud cover, especially during the monsoon seasons, which can limit sunshine duration.


The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM94 million flood damage recorded by Works Ministry in 2024
MARANG: The Works Ministry (KKR) has recorded RM94.17 million in damages caused by floods in 2024, primarily affecting road infrastructure. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed that most repairs in flood-hit states, including Terengganu (RM22.13 million), Kelantan (RM20.38 million), and Perak (RM33.4 million), have been completed. 'This demonstrates the government's commitment to assisting areas impacted by the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) and recent floods. Necessary repairs have been carried out,' Nanta told reporters after inspecting the Marang bridge upgrading project. He added that the ministry is preparing for the upcoming MTL season, expected later this year. A Disaster Operations Room has been set up to monitor and respond to flood-related infrastructure complaints. 'This operations room operates year-round, but we will intensify efforts during the MTL period to ensure nationwide coverage,' Nanta explained. Meanwhile, Terengganu Infrastructure, Utilities and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Hanafiah Mat noted that nearly 90 per cent of flood-damaged roads in the state have been repaired by the federal government through KKR. 'Only one slope road in Bukit Besi, Dungun, remains pending repair, with the tender expected in two months. The rest are fully restored,' Hanafiah said, expressing gratitude to the federal government and Nanta for overseeing the restoration efforts. - Bernama


The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Works Ministry records RM94mil in 2024 flood damage
MARANG: The Works Ministry (KKR) recorded RM94.17mil in damage caused by floods in 2024, mostly involving infrastructure such as roads. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said most of the infrastructure damaged by last year's floods has been repaired, including in Terengganu (RM22.13mil), Kelantan (RM20.38mil) and Perak (RM33.4mil). "This shows that the government is always concerned about areas affected by the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) and recent floods. We have extended assistance, and whatever needed repairs have been fixed,' he told reporters after inspecting the new Marang bridge upgrading project today. He added that the ministry is also prepared for the upcoming MTL expected at the end of this year. Among the preparations in place is a Disaster Operations Room to receive information and respond to complaints about flood-related infrastructure damage. "This operations room is open year-round, but during the MTL season, we will intensify its activities. We will monitor all affected areas nationwide,' he said. Meanwhile, Terengganu Infrastructure, Utilities and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Hanafiah Mat said nearly 90 per cent of roads in the state damaged by last year's floods have been repaired by the federal government through the ministry. "Only one road has yet to be repaired - a slope road in Bukit Besi (in Dungun). I understand the tender for that repair work will be issued in two months. All the rest are in good shape,' he said. He also expressed his appreciation to the Federal Government, particularly the Works Ministry, for carrying out the repairs and thanked Nanta for personally inspecting the progress of flood-affected infrastructure restoration. - Bernama

Barnama
14-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Works Ministry Records RM94 Mln In 2024 Flood Damage
MARANG, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Works Ministry (KKR) recorded RM94.17 million in damage caused by floods in 2024, mostly involving infrastructure such as roads. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said most of the infrastructure damaged by last year's floods has been repaired, including in Terengganu (RM22.13 million), Kelantan (RM20.38 million) and Perak (RM33.4 million). 'This shows that the government is always concerned about areas affected by the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) and recent floods. We have extended assistance, and whatever needed repairs have been fixed,' he told reporters after inspecting the new Marang bridge upgrading project today. He added that the ministry is also prepared for the upcoming MTL expected at the end of this year. Among the preparations in place is a Disaster Operations Room to receive information and respond to complaints about flood-related infrastructure damage. 'This operations room is open year-round, but during the MTL season, we will intensify its activities. We will monitor all affected areas nationwide,' he said. Meanwhile, Terengganu Infrastructure, Utilities and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Hanafiah Mat said nearly 90 per cent of roads in the state damaged by last year's floods have been repaired by the federal government through KKR. 'Only one road has yet to be repaired — a slope road in Bukit Besi (in Dungun). I understand the tender for that repair work will be issued in two months. All the rest are in good shape,' he said. He also expressed his appreciation to the federal government, particularly KKR, for carrying out the repairs and thanked Nanta for personally inspecting the progress of flood-affected infrastructure restoration.