Residents struggle on without fresh water after pipe repairs further delayed amid rain
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Fresh water supply in Hong Kong’s Eastern district was disrupted for over a day, with residents and restaurant operators expressing disappointment after promised restoration was delayed. The Water Supplies Department initially said supply in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho would resume at 10.48am on Monday, but later changed the target to noon. Residents had to collect water from wagons during heavy rain, adding to the inconvenience. The delay highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges in the area.
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Fresh water supply in Hong Kong’s Eastern district was disrupted for over a day, with residents and restaurant operators expressing disappointment after promised restoration was delayed. The Water Supplies Department initially said supply in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho would resume at 10.48am on Monday, but later changed the target to noon. Residents had to collect water from wagons during heavy rain, adding to the inconvenience. The delay highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges in the are...
Water Supplies Department notice changed target time from 10:48am to noon
The Water Supplies Department notice stated that supply in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho would gradually resume from 10.48am on Monday.
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The Water Supplies Department notice stated that supply in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho would gradually resume from 10.48am on Monday.
South China Morning Post- Water Supplies Department notice changed target time from 10:48am to noon
- Residents and restaurant operators expressed disappointment
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Loaded language removedSome restaurant operators and residents said they were concerned after the fresh water supply in Hong Kong’s Eastern district was not restored as scheduled on Monday morning after more than a day of service interruption, with many collecting water from wagons during rain.
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The Water Supplies Department notice stated that supply in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho would gradually resume from 10.48am on Monday.
South China Morning PostFresh water supply in Hong Kong’s Eastern district was not restored as promised on Monday morning.
South China Morning PostThe disruption lasted more than a day.
South China Morning PostResidents had to fetch water from wagons amid heavy rain.
South China Morning PostThe resumption target was subsequently changed to noon.
South China Morning Post