Parts of Marine Parade flooded after workers struck underground water pipe

Parts of Marine Parade were covered in ankle-deep floodwaters on Oct. 4.

This was after workers from contractor Pal-Link Construction accidentally struck an underground water pipe while working on a lift shaft, The Straits Times reported.

Marine Parade Community Club, located at Block 67 Marine Drive, was among the facilities affected by the flood.

The flooding started at about 11:30am.

A convenience store at Block 67 Marine Drive was also flooded and workers helped to scoop out the floodwater, but it returned after every few minutes.

This occurred as the store is located at the bottom of a hill.

Sandbags were laid out subsequently laid out at the store.

The floodwaters can be seen extending to surrounding roads

Two police cars, five police officers and officers from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and national water agency PUB were seen in the area.

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