Singapore is taking flood prevention to the next level 🌧️⚡ — These smart drains are fitted with sensors that track rainfall, water levels, and flow rates in real time. When storms hit, they automatically adjust gates and channels to redirect excess water, preventing dangerous flash floods in the city’s low-lying areas. Linked to a central control network, these systems can work alongside detention tanks and flood barriers, forming a multi-layer defense against extreme weather. This tech-driven

Flash floods near King Albert Park MRT station in Bukit Timah and along Jurong East as heavy rain fell across Singapore. (Video: Varun Arora) | CNA