List of rivers of Singapore facts for kids

Singapore is a small island nation with few long or wide rivers. The longest river, the Kallang River, is only about 10 kilometers long. The Singapore River is also quite short, but it's very famous! Even though the rivers are small, they are super important. Singapore gets a lot of rain because it's a tropical country. This means it needs a great system to drain all that water. Over time, as the city grew, many natural rivers became concrete channels. This helps manage the water flow in the city.

Singapore's Rivers: A Lifeline

Singapore might be small, but its rivers are vital. They help manage heavy rainfall. Many rivers have been changed into canals. These canals help move water away from busy city areas. This prevents flooding and keeps the city safe.

Important Rivers and Canals

Here are some of Singapore's well-known rivers and canals:

• Kallang River: This is Singapore's longest natural river. It flows through areas like Bishan and Kallang. It ends in the Kallang Basin.
• Singapore River: This river is very famous for its history. It flows through the Downtown Core and ends in Marina Bay.
• Geylang River: This river flows through Geylang and Kallang. It also joins the Kallang Basin.
• Rochor River: Found in Kallang, this river also flows into the Kallang Basin.
• Alexandra Canal: This is actually the upper part of the Singapore River. It helps drain water from Bukit Merah and Tanglin.
• Stamford Canal: This canal is mostly underground in the Central Area. It helps manage water in the city center.

Many other rivers, often called "Sungei" (which means river in Malay), flow across the island. They help collect rainwater and direct it to reservoirs or the sea. For example, Sungei Jurong flows into Selat Jurong. Sungei Punggol and Sungei Serangoon flow into the Straits of Johor and Serangoon Harbour, respectively.

Rivers on Smaller Islands

Singapore has smaller islands too, and they have their own rivers. These rivers are important for the island's natural environment.

Rivers on Pulau Tekong

• Sungei Belang
• Sungei Chek Mat Nah
• Sungei Pasir
• Sungei Permatang
• Sungei Sanyongkong
• Sungei Seminei
• Sungei Unum

Rivers on Pulau Ubin

• Sungei Asam
• Sungei Batu Kekek
• Sungei Besar
• Sungei Jelutong
• Sungei Mamam
• Sungei Puaka
• Sungei Pulau Ubin
• Sungei Teris
• Sungei Tiga
• Sungei Wat Siam

Rivers That Became Reservoirs

Some rivers in Singapore have been changed over time. They were dammed (blocked) to create reservoirs. Reservoirs are like big lakes that store fresh water for people to use. This is very important for Singapore's water supply.

Here are some rivers that are now part of reservoirs:

• Sungei Chik Abu - now part of Lower Seletar Reservoir
• Sungei Puaka - also part of Lower Seletar Reservoir
• Sungei Kranji - now the Kranji Reservoir
• Sungei Murai - now the Murai Reservoir
• Sungei Poyan - now the Poyan Reservoir
• Sungei Sarimbun - now the Sarimbun Reservoir
• Sungei Sopok - part of Lower Seletar Reservoir
• Sungei Tengeh - now the Tengeh Reservoir