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Hong Kong deploys flood defenses for typhoon season

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Hong Kong is preparing for its upcoming typhoon season, which is forecast to bring four to seven typhoons between June and October. Authorities have deployed 50,000 sandbags and flood barriers, with enhancements to high-risk areas like the Tseung Kwan O promenade scheduled for completion by year's end. New guidelines have also been issued to coastal communities, property managers, and businesses on managing flood risks. AI

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Hong Kong deploys flood defenses for typhoon season

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Chow,Edith Lin ·

    Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

    Hong Kong authorities have prepared 50,000 sandbags and several water-filled flood barriers to brace for the coming typhoon season, while enhancement works at the high-risk Tseung Kwan O promenade are set to be completed by the end of this year. The Civil Engineering and Developm…

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