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HK Govt Allocates HK$7 Bn for Tackling Flood
Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa said Monday that projects costing over HK$seven billion (US$900 million) are being undertaken by the government to tackle the flooding problem in the New Territories.
Tung, who was briefed Monday on the flooding situation in the New Territories of Hong Kong, said the Buildings Department has launched a special three-day operation starting Monday to inspect 300 buildings in Tai Kok Tsui, Tsuen Wan and Western District.
The 130 officers mobilized will identify and remove any dangerous building elements on external walls of buildings, loose or defective wall finishes, canopies, shopfront decoration, advertising signs and drainage pipes posing imminent danger to ensure public safety.
The Home Affairs Department has opened 27 temporary shelters throughout Hong Kong to accommodate victims affected by the rainstorm.
About 300 people from 105 families have been registered to claim various aid from the government in the past few days.
Tung also noted that emergency relief grants from the General Chinese Charities Fund have been disbursed to the flood victims since Sunday.
A total of 49 families have been granted HK$160,000 (US$20, 500 ) so far.
Seven consecutive days of torrential rain flooded a big area of the New Territories. But no casualties have been reported.
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