Overflowing Stamford Canal cause of recent Orchard Rd flash floods: PUB

Yahoo! Singapore News, 31 Dec 2011
An overflowing Stamford Canal was the cause behind the flooding at Liat Towers two Fridays ago, said the Public Utilities Board (PUB).
Because the canal was full due to a three-hour heavy downpour, excess rainwater from the roof and back area of Liat Towers overflowed into the basement area and could not be drained off into the canal by the building's internal pumps. This led to ponding in the front of the building. Full story