Orchard Road Flood 2011 Explanations

Last year, the official explanation for the Epic Orchard Road flood was due to fallen tree in the diversion big drain causing the blockage and chocked drain inlets caused by leaves and rubbish.

This year, the blame for flooding is pointed to software problem resulting delayed early warning to buildings to prepare for flood; and the lousy building pump system at Tanglin Mall!

Are the PUB running out of idea to explain to the public the cause? How about the level at Marina Bay and are the pumps at Marine Barrage working effectively at all?

Environmental minister Vivian, who was the Sports Minister had not even explained the food poisoning among the YOG volunteers, I think I have to wait and see if he is "transparent" enough to explain the actual cause.

But, opposition MPs only 6 with 3 NCMPs, there is nothing an alternate voice can challenge PAP's handling of the many floods at Orchard road and whole wide Singapore.


(Source: Yahoo via @onglette)