On March 31, 2026, during construction work along Tanah Merah Coast Road in Singapore, a 250kg unexploded World War II bomb was uncovered. The Singapore Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit assessed the bomb as unstable and unsafe to move, prompting plans for a controlled detonation at the site. The disposal is scheduled to take place in the early morning hours of April 2, from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, contained strictly within the construction area. Authorities have assured the public that no nearby areas will be affected, although loud noises from the blast may be heard. Safety measures... [Continue Reading]