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Thursday, July 19, 1973

STORM BOOSTS WATER SUPPLIES

Hong Kong's water storage was boosted by more than 7,500 million

gallons as a result of typhoon Dot. A total of 222 mm of rain was recorded

at the Royal Observatory during the storm.

All reservoirs are now virtually full with the exception of

Plover Cove which is more than half full with 31,726 million gallons, compared

with 27,184 million gallons on Sunday (July 15).

As at 9 a.m. today (Thursday), the total storage stood at 48,403

million gallons.

Commenting on the water situation, a spokesman for the Waterworks

Office said it was certainly healthier than before. "Supplies are adequate."

He added that the storm had caused no serious damage at the

reservoirs,

As the storm approached, he said, Waterworks staff at Lower

Shing Hun Reservoir put into effect its early warning system which alerted

residents living down stream of the reservoir to the possibility of

flooding.

prevented.

The warning system proved effective and damage and loss were

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