Nine new cases of landslide reported on June 15
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Nine cases of landslide were reported by the Civil Engineering and Development Department yesterday (June 15), including two new ones reported between 7pm and 11pm. No casualties were involved.
Since June 13, the total cases of landslide reported were 77 and the cases of flooding remained at 78.
Traffic condition over the territory was generally normal.
As at 11pm yesterday, the Home Affairs Department opened seven temporary shelters throughout the territory for people in need, and 41 people sought refuge at the shelters.
Ends/Monday, June 16, 2008
Issued at HKT 01:10
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