Flash floods do not only endanger residents’ lives, but they also inflict a large financial cost on businesses. Many businesses along Orchard Road (a prime business district) suffered immense losses. Temasek Review reported that the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) has “slammed” the PUB for not doing enough in alerting them of the floods, and in stopping the flash floods. Full story
OPINION: Flash floods in Singapore: PUB’s actions too little too late?
Flash floods do not only endanger residents’ lives, but they also inflict a large financial cost on businesses. Many businesses along Orchard Road (a prime business district) suffered immense losses. Temasek Review reported that the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) has “slammed” the PUB for not doing enough in alerting them of the floods, and in stopping the flash floods. Full story
