Torrential rain in Hong Kong on Friday (September 8) leading to widespread flooding across the densely packed city, inundating streets, shopping malls and metro stations, as authorities shut schools and asked workers to stay at home.
The Chinese special administrative region saw the highest hourly rainfall since records began 140 years ago.
City leader John Lee said he was very concerned about the severe flooding in most parts of the territory and had instructed all departments to respond with "all-out efforts."
Hong Kong's MTR Corp which operates the city's rail network said at least one line was shut while others were operating at delayed intervals.
Link: https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2023/09/952484/hong-kongs-heaviest-rain-least-140-years-floods-city-streets-metro
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The Chinese special administrative region saw the highest hourly rainfall since records began 140 years ago.
City leader John Lee said he was very concerned about the severe flooding in most parts of the territory and had instructed all departments to respond with "all-out efforts."
Hong Kong's MTR Corp which operates the city's rail network said at least one line was shut while others were operating at delayed intervals.
Link: https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2023/09/952484/hong-kongs-heaviest-rain-least-140-years-floods-city-streets-metro
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