Some measures the PUB has carried out

49 CCTVs in areas such as Orchard Road, Bukit Timah and Upper Thomson to provide up-to-date pictures of flooding conditions

158 water-level sensors to monitor drainage network for real-time updates during heavy storms. Public can subscribe to PUB’s water level alert service

A flood forecast system is being piloted in the Marina Catchment area

S$750 million to be spent over the next five years to carry out 20 drainage improvement projects

Levels of existing low-lying and flood-prone roads were raised

Under PUB’s revised Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage 2013, developers will be required to incorporate on-site measures to control and slow down storm water run-off from their premises

Minimum platform and crest levels were also stipulated for buildings and entrances to underground facilities (i.e. basement car parks and underground MRT stations)