Flash flood at West Coast Road amid heavy rain on Nov 10 afternoon

Heavy rain is expected across many areas of Singapore on Tuesday (Nov 10) afternoon.The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said in a heavy rain warning issued at 2.27pm that thundery showers are expected between 3pm and 4pm.Checks on the MSS' weather radar at 2.30pm show moderate to heavy rain clouds to the south and south-west of Singapore.Meanwhile, national water agency PUB said that flash flood has occurred at the junction of West Coast Road and West Coast Way, near Japanese Kindergarten.Members of the public are advised to avoid the area till at least 3.30pm.In its fortnightly weather updated issued on Oct 29, MSS said that moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected over parts of the island on most days in the first half of November, with the showers extending into the evening on a few days.The onset of the inter-monsoon period, with light and variable winds, has also put an end to the haze season this year.[[nid:750278 editor@asiaone.com