SINGAPORE: Residents of the HDB block at 6 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee are expressing their grievances over an alarming issue—tap water that becomes unbearably hot during the afternoons.

For many, this has turned what should be a simple task of washing up into a frustrating ordeal.

According to a report from Shin Min Daily News, Mr. Jeng, a sixth-floor resident, highlighted that the water temperature from the tap is especially high from noon until 6 pm on sunny days, feeling akin to water straight from a heater.

"I almost burned myself while washing my hands," he lamented, revealing that in just 15 seconds, the water heats up to scalding levels.

To cope, he often enlists the help of his mother to fill up buckets with cooler water during the hotter parts of the day, ensuring that they can adequately shower in the cooler evening hours.

A photo shared by the news outlet showed a bathroom filled with buckets, a makeshift solution to a growing problem.

This issue appears to have escalated this year as Singapore experiences warmer temperatures overall.

Interestingly, residents noted that on rainy days, the tap water cools down significantly, providing a brief respite from the heat.

A visit by a Shin Min reporter in search of answers revealed a temperature reading of 37.6 degrees Celsius from the tap at noon.

Mrs. Tan, an 84-year-old resident of the same block, backed up these claims, explaining that the phenomenon has persisted for years.

Adaptability has become the name of the game for her and her neighbors.

Further investigation unveiled that higher-floor residents face even more extreme temperatures compared to those residing below.

Mr. Yang, who lives on an upper floor, reported a staggering temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius.

He confirmed that the water continues to warm the longer it runs, only beginning to cool after 7:00 pm.

This situation has raised concerns not only about comfort but also about potential health hazards.

Authorities are urged to look into the plumbing systems and insulation of water tanks, especially with climate change factors leading to increased urban heat.

As residents continue their daily battles with scalding tap water, many are hoping for a prompt resolution to what seems to be an ongoing crisis at Bukit Ho Swee.

Is your tap water too hot to handle? You aren't alone in this struggle!