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Thousands in Hong Kong’s Eastern District Face 24-Hour Water Outage After Major Pipe Rupture
A significant rupture in a major freshwater pipeline has plunged approximately 10,000 homes and businesses in Hong Kong’s Eastern District into a 24-hour water supply disruption, with the Water Supplies Department (WSD) anticipating a full restoration of service by Monday morning. The incident, which was first reported early Sunday, has necessitated extensive repair work at […]
Hong Kong Landlords Face Hefty Inspection Fees Under New Pilot Scheme to Combat Persistent Water Seepage
Hong Kong’s persistent battle against water seepage, a pervasive issue plaguing its densely populated urban landscape, is set to intensify with the introduction of a new pilot scheme that places the financial burden of inspections squarely on the shoulders of negligent landlords. Under this initiative, property owners who fail to address water seepage affecting flats […]
