Hong Kong's intense heatwave triggers power and air-conditioning outages, affecting residents, office workers, and a funeral parlour, with experts warning of potential outages in older districts due to high energy demand.
The sequel to 'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In', titled 'The Final Chapter', is filming on a set in Yuen Long InnoPark that meticulously recreates the historic Kowloon Walled City, featuring returning actors and new addition Daniel Wu.
Hong Kong experienced at least 11 flooding incidents in the northern New Territories during an amber rainstorm warning. The warning was cancelled Tuesday morning after severe rain caused issues in areas like Yuen Long, prompting a response from the Drainage Services Department.
Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating over 100mm of hourly rainfall and warning of serious flooding. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating severe downpours and serious flooding. Hourly rainfall in the northwestern district is expected to exceed 100mm, prompting public safety alerts.
Hong Kong police arrested a 41-year-old mainland Chinese man for allegedly impersonating a registered ride-hailing driver and working illegally. He was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and breaching visa conditions. A 24-year-old local man was also arrested.
A 54-year-old Hong Kong man, surnamed Lam, died after reportedly losing control of an electric bike and falling from a 1.25-meter unloading platform in Yuen Long early Sunday. The incident, which occurred around 4 am, was discovered over five hours later when police received a report at 9:21 am.
Hong Kong police arrested nine individuals, including eight men and one woman, for their alleged involvement in two farm burglaries in Tin Shui Wai. The total losses are estimated at over HK$2.7 million, including cash, watches, jewelry, and gold. Some stolen items have reportedly been pawned in Macau.
Xia Baolong, Beijing's point man on Hong Kong affairs, began a two-day visit inspecting housing and technology projects. He visited a public housing site using modular construction, highlighting Greater Bay Area manufacturing capabilities to address Hong Kong's housing shortage.
Hong Kong police arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly operating a compensated dating scam, targeting teen girls and defrauding them of over HK$30,000. He posed as a client, engaged in sexual acts, and then pressured victims to transfer money.
