$
403
during the North Each Monsoon ands South west Monsoon respectively
The
rise and fall are
the same in each
monsoo
during the north last monsoon.
ir. 8 feet 9 inches, but
165
general
at level.
of
the water is higher
there
Currents.
by two fert. During this monsoon
fre
no storms, the cyphoons of the
China seas occurring only during
the South west monsoon.
when
the.
high water (Spring Tides) is lower by two feet.
This circumstance must
not be overlooked in considering the
question of coping level above
level.
dea
The tidal current of Hong Kong, more
Especially
Oth
harbour are
the Victoria side of the
so sluggish that in resi
pect of the question of foundations
$
they
he
ay
be left out
of
Consideration
altogether.