Chan Kwok-kee: Hong Kong has basically returned to normal conditions and most citizens can go to work and go to school as normal on the 11th
Release time: 08:07, September 11, 2023 Source: China News Network
[Explanation]On September 10, the Hong Kong SAR government held a joint press conference to respond to widespread flooding caused by heavy rains caused by the “Sea Anemone” low-pressure trough. Chan Kwok-kee, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, said at the meeting that in the past few days, all departments of the Special Administrative Region government have made every effort to deal with the aftermath of the heavy rain. At present, Hong Kong has generally returned to normal conditions. Except for some areas, Hong Kong citizens can basically go to work and go to school as normal tomorrow.
[Same period]Chan Kwok-kee, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR Government
Hong Kong has now basically returned to normal operations. Generally speaking, there should be no problem with (citizens) going to school and going to work tomorrow. As for individual schools that are unable to resume face-to-face classes due to the need to continue cleaning up the surrounding environment or the campus, the Education Bureau will learn about it, make some alternative arrangements, and notify parents and students. The Education Bureau will continue to communicate closely with schools to provide appropriate support.
[Explanation]Chen Guoji said that in terms of roads and transportation, most of the daytime routes of Hong Kong’s franchised buses have resumed service, and the railways have generally returned to normal operations.
[Same period]Chan Kwok-kee, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR Government
The Highways Department and relevant contractors have basically completed the cleaning of major arterial roads and bus routes the day before yesterday, last Friday. Some roads that were damaged and not open to traffic have been repaired as soon as possible. Except for some routes of franchised bus services that need to be rerouted, shortened or partially suspended, in fact all daytime routes have resumed services and railway services have generally resumed normal operations.
[Commentary]Chen Guoji said that according to the forecast of the Observatory, it will still rain tonight and tomorrow. The relevant departments of the SAR government will continue to maintain a high level of attention, arrange the aftermath according to priorities and complete the aftermath work as soon as possible, so that society can fully resume normal operations as soon as possible.
[Same period]Chan Kwok-kee, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR Government
In general, every second counts when dealing with the aftermath of a rainstorm. All relevant government departments will follow the Chief Executive’s instructions and continue to follow the principle of putting the people first and caring for their urgent needs, and carry out the remaining aftermath work in order to ensure that society can fully resume normal operations as soon as possible. Tomorrow is a day for work and school. The (SAR) government will pay close attention to road and market conditions and respond accordingly. The Transport Department will activate the “Emergency Traffic Coordination Center” to closely monitor the situation of traffic and public transport services in Hong Kong. It will also We will maintain close contact with some operators and relevant government departments.
Reporter Liu Xuanting reported from Hong Kong
Editor in charge:[Liu Pai]
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