'Extreme conditions' to last until at least 6pm Friday
The government said the “extreme conditions” amid severe flooding across Hong Kong will continue until at least 6pm on Friday. In a statement, a government spokesman renewed calls for people to stay indoors and for employers not to ask their staff – except for essential personnel – to report to work amid the bad weather. The government said it will closely monitor the situation and make its next announcement on arrangements at 3pm. Meanwhile, the Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Civil Engineering and Development Department reminded the public to remain vigilant to the risk of landslides.  Officials said they received seven landslide reports as at 8am: six on Hong Kong Island and one in the New Territories.  Record rainfall overnight caused widespread flooding in various parts of the city.