Photos and movies Friday present elements of the town underwater, with automobiles struggling by flooded roads, and other people wading by murky brown floodwaters.
Authorities needed to rescue some drivers caught in partially submerged automobiles; some parking heaps have been so flooded automotive roofs have been solely simply seen above the water.
Footage extensively shared on-line confirmed a subway station within the northern district of Wong Tai Sin submerged in waist-high water, with floodwater gushing down the steps.
Train providers to a number of stops on the identical subway line have been suspended “due to flooding in the section near Wong Tai Sin station,” mentioned the town’s subway operator.
While most different subway operations stay open, bus, tram and ferry providers have suspended throughout the town as a result of flooding, based on public broadcaster RTHK.
Early Friday morning, the federal government introduced all faculties would even be suspended, and urged companies to permit non-essential workers to remain in protected locations as an alternative of going to the office.
The flooding comes only one week after Hong Kong was lashed by its strongest hurricane in 5 years.
Typhoon Saola, initially an excellent hurricane, weakened to the equal of a Category 2 hurricane because it reached Hong Kong – however was nonetheless potent sufficient to knock down bushes and trigger lots of of flight cancellations.
Eighty-six individuals have been injured from the hurricane, the federal government mentioned.
Source: www.9news.com.au
