MP Yeo Wan Ling praises cleaners who unclog choked Punggol drains, urges residents to thank them
Punggol Member of Parliament (MP) Yeo Wan Ling has publicly commended cleaners for their efforts in clearing blocked drains following recent heavy rain.
Source: Yeo Wan Ling on Facebook
In the past week, Singapore has experienced a turbulent combination of high temperatures and thundery showers.
The latter even resulted in brief flash floods.
During walkabouts in Punggol, Ms Yeo noticed drains struggling to cope with the rain, as debris such as leaves had accumulated and blocked drainage.
Source: Yeo Wan Ling on Facebook
Choked drains increase dengue risks
In her post, Ms Yeo warned that blocked drains can cause local ponding and create breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Notably, it is the peak dengue season, which lasts from May to October.
Source: Yeo Wan Ling on Facebook
Punggol MP praises cleaners for underappreciated work
Ms Yeo thus joined the Punggol Town Council cleaning team on the ground to help unclog affected drains.
Photos she shared showed the workers getting their hands dirty, stepping into the drains to clear them.
Source: Yeo Wan Ling on Facebook
“Drain clearance is tough, physical work — often done quietly, behind the scenes, but so important for the safety and hygiene of our estate,” she said.
As a result, Ms Yeo praised the hardworking cleaners in her Facebook post.
Source: Yeo Wan Ling on Facebook
She encouraged residents to give the cleaning team a smile or a word of thanks if they spotted them around.
It goes a long way.
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Featured image adapted from Yeo Wan Ling on Facebook.
