Wong Yu | Flooding in many places in Hong Kong. There is water accumulation outside the Wong Tai Sin North Building. The “Milk Ice Room” remains open for business as usual.
【Updated at 12:53】The Observatory said it would cancel the yellow rainstorm warning signal at 12:50 p.m.
【Updated at 12:14】It has been rainy in Hong Kong recently. The Observatory issued a Yellow Rainstorm Warning Signal and a Thunderstorm Warning at 8:30 am today (23rd). Heavy rain has affected extensive areas in Hong Kong, and some locations have experienced minor flooding.
Wong Tai Sin “Milk Ice Room” is open as usual
Netizens took photos of flooding in various districts and uploaded them to the Internet to remind the public to pay attention to traffic and safety. Among them, Wong Tai Sin was one of the hardest-hit areas during the torrential rain of the century in September last year. There was water accumulation at the entrance of the Wong Tai Sin North Building. The “Milk Ice Room”, which was almost submerged by black rain that day, is still open as usual and is very popular among the public. focus on.
Minor flooding in Lau Fau Shan
In addition, there was slight flooding on Ping Ha Road in Lau Fau Shan, and vehicles had to wade through the water; there was stagnant water outside Fanling Center, and the rain cascaded along the outer wall of the shopping mall like a waterfall.
The Observatory reminds the public to stay away from rivers
The Observatory reminds the public that flooding will occur in some low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Members of the public who may be affected by heavy rain and flooding should take appropriate precautions to prevent possible losses. Heavy rain may cause flash floods and members of the public are advised to stay away from rivers. Members of the public who may be affected by river flooding should take appropriate precautions to avoid losses. The Drainage Services Department also urges members of the public to report to the department as soon as possible by calling the 24-hour drainage hotline at 23001110 if they find any.
The original article was published on AM730
