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| A 7-seater car fell into a gaping hole caused by heavy rainfall on Repulse Bay Road (RTHK footage) |
Government officials said at a news conference earlier this afternoon that the “extreme conditions” warning that was raised in the wake of a record rainfall in Hong Kong will be extended until at least midnight tonight, instead of the 6pm deadline set earlier.
Clean-up operations are continuing even as the black rainstorm warning hoisted at about 11pm last night was downgraded to amber at 3:40 pm today, then totally cancelled at 4:45pm.
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The unprecedented weather condition is believed to have led to at least two deaths – both victims were fished off the waters after reports were made to the police this morning.
One was found about two meters away from the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter at 10:35am and was declared dead at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai.
Another was located at 11:52 am about 50 meters from
the Macau Ferry Terminal and was declared dead at Queen Mary Hospital in
Pokfulam.
Police are still investigating both incidents.
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| Bystanders watch rampaging waters cascading down a slope in the New Territories (TVB photo) |
Meanwhile, hospitals
have also reported treating more than 100 people who were injured in the
widespread flooding. At least three were said to be in serious condition.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan that government staff are working "tirelessly" to respond to various emergencies across the city.
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They include dealing with 20 landslides and several
subsidence, or sinking of the ground due to underground material movement.
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| A major landslip caused this road in Shau Kei Wan impassable |
Two major landslips were also recorded in Shau Kei
Wan and Aberdeen, which led to Yiu Hing Road and Stanley Gap Road being closed
to traffic.
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Several areas remain flooded, or have been left
inaccessible due to accumulated mud from floodwaters.
Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung said 20 people
injured from the widespread flooding were rescued by firefighters while 110
others were evacuated.
Among more than 300 calls for assistance were from
58 people who were trapped in lifts.
The administration reiterated that employers should
treat the weather situation as if a typhoon signal number 8 is in force and
should not ask staff to turn up for work unless necessary.
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