Residents struggle on without fresh water after pipe repairs further delayed amid rain
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post
Some restaurant operators and residents expressed disappointment after the fresh water supply in Hong Kong’s Eastern district was not restored as promised on Monday morning after more than a day of disruption, with many having to fetch water from wagons amid heavy rain. The water supply gradually resumed from 11 am on Monday, according to the Water Supplies Department, which noted that there would be a delay of one to two hours in some areas because of their higher elevation or location at the...
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