2023-09-11 03:33:45
Heavy rain in Tseung Kwan O｜More than 100 millimeters of rain fell in one hour in Sai Kung District. A private car was trapped on Po Lam Road and the Little Hawaii Trail turned into a huge waterfall｜Watch the video
[Updated report at 11:30]
The Transport Department stated that the following road sections that were previously closed due to stagnant water on the road have now been reopened, including the section of Po Lam North Road between Lam Shing Road and Po Lam South Road (round trip); Po Hong Road near Po Lam Road; The entire line of Fung Road (in the direction of Po Lam North Road); and the entire line of Ying Lai Road near Tseung Kwan O Upper Estate (in the round-trip direction).
[Updated report at 11:00]
The Transport Department stated that due to stagnant water on the road, the following road sections are now closed, including a section of Po Lam North Road between Lam Shing Road and Po Lam South Road (round trip); the entire section of Po Hong Road near Bao Feng Road (bound and bound) Po Lam North Road) and Ying Lai Road near Tseung Kwan O Upper Estate (round-trip direction), motorists are advised to use other roads instead. The traffic at this location is currently heavy.
[Updated coverage at 10:00]
The Observatory said at 9:55 that Sai Kung District had recorded more than 100 millimeters of rainfall in the past hour at 9:50 am.
Some netizens photographed that the slope of the mountain behind Cuilin Village had turned into a “mud waterfall” under the heavy rain. In addition, the Little Hawaii Trail at the back of Po Lam was also hit by mud and water, turning what was originally a small stream into a “big waterfall.”
Some netizens said that Po Lam Road was flooded once more this morning due to heavy rain. (Picture: Tseung Kwan O home FB)
[Original report]
[Yahoo News Report]Rainfall caused by a trough of low pressure continues to affect Hong Kong. The Observatory issued a “Local Heavy Rain Alert” at 9:30 this morning, indicating that the rain in Sai Kung District is particularly heavy, and hourly rainfall of more than 70 degrees has been recorded or is expected. Millimeters of heavy rain may cause severe flooding. People who may be affected should take appropriate precautions to prevent possible losses caused by flooding. Heavy rain may cause flash floods and members of the public are advised to stay away from rivers. Motorists should be aware of possible severe flooding and traffic congestion on roads.
Some netizens said on social media that Po Lam Road was flooded once more this morning due to heavy rain. From the photos, it can be seen that a private car was trapped and half of its body was submerged in the water.
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