The heavy rainfall on Nov 6 led to flash flood risk warnings across parts of Singapore.<\/p>\n
In Serangoon North, the stormy weather appeared to have uprooted a massive tree, which caught new resident and Stomper Mrs Low<\/strong> by surprise.<\/p>\n The 46-year-old teacher was walking near Block 542 Serangoon North Avenue 4 at about 2.40pm when she spotted the shocking sight.<\/p>\n The Stomper spotted the fallen tree at about 2.40pm on Nov 6.<\/p>\n PHOTO: STOMP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n It got her worried about the safety and sturdiness of trees in the area.<\/p>\n Mrs Low was in Serangoon North checking on the renovation progress at her new home when she saw a large fallen tree lying horizontally on the ground, with its roots completely exposed.<\/p>\n The tree fell near Blk 542 Serangoon North Ave 4.<\/p>\n PHOTO: STOMP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n As it was raining heavily<\/a> at the time, she suspected that the tree could have been uprooted due to the inclement weather.<\/p>\n \u201cA number of workers doing the Home Improvement Programme (HIP) were around. They may have witnessed the fall and seemed shocked,\u201d said the Stomper.<\/p>\n Photos show leaves, stems, and soil scattered everywhere, with parts of the tree resting on top of a sheltered walkway and on the ground, blocking an open walkway in the middle of some blocks of flats.<\/p>\n Parts of the tree fell on top of a sheltered walkway.<\/p>\n PHOTO: STOMP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Mrs Low also recalled detecting the strong smell of fresh leaves amid the debris.<\/p>\n Other parts of the tree fell onto an open walkway next to a void deck.<\/p>\n PHOTO: STOMP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIf there had been no rain, people might have walked on the open walkway and…,\u201d she added, implying a worse outcome if the weather had been better.<\/p>\n She estimated that the tree stood as high as the fifth floor prior to its fall.<\/p>\n Besides the shock from witnessing the aftermath, Mrs Low expressed her relief that there were no injuries: \u201cThankful no one was hurt.\u201d<\/p>\n However, she had questions about the tree’s sturdiness, noting how shallow the roots looked, judging by the scattered soil. \u201cVery weak foundation for such a big tree,\u201d she remarked.<\/p>\n As she had just purchased a unit in the vicinity, Mrs Low conveyed her concern about safety.<\/p>\n She claimed that she heard a \u201csawing sound\u201d at about 3.50pm, which led her to believe that workers had begun moving the debris of the fallen tree<\/a>.<\/p>\n In response to a Stomp query, an Ang Mo Kio Town Council (AMKTC) spokesperson confirmed that it is aware of the fallen tree: \u201cAMKTC is aware of the uprooted tree incident near Block 542 Serangoon North Avenue 4 today. Our arboriculture team was activated upon receiving the report, and the fallen tree has been removed. Fortunately, no injury was reported.\u201d<\/p>\n Stomp has also reached out to NParks for comment.<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/picture><\/div>
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSerangoon North tree falls on sheltered and open walkways<\/h2>\n
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