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Geological mapping has started in the exposed area near the head of the landslip and will be extended as more of the hillside is cleared of slipped debris. This will be followed by collection of soil and rock samples for testing.
Meanwhile, a total of 123 landslip incidents have been reported to the GEO since last Friday night. Of these, 73 have affected roads, 21 occurred behind buildings and ten affected squatters.
77 of the incidents occurred on Hong Kong Island, 19 in Kowloon, 20 in the New Territories and seven on outlying islands (Lantau, Cheung Chau and Lamma Island).
Between August 11 and midnight last night, about 400mm of rainfall have been recorded at the Royal Observatory. During the same period between 400 and 500mm fell over most of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the central and eastern New Territories. More than 650mm have been recorded in parts of Hong Kong Island. The rain eased overnight and less than 10mm have been recorded since then over most of the territory.
Since the GEO Emergency Control Centre was first activated at 10.30 pm on August 11, the GEO has mobilized 14 emergency teams to respond to incident reports. More than 100 professional staff have been involved. Some who were first involved at the weekend are now carrying out a second round of emergency duties.
The centre will stay open at least until tomorrow morning.
End/Tuesday, August 15, 1995
LegCo candidates briefed on electoral regulations
The Boundary and Election Commission this (Tuesday) afternoon held a briefing session for candidates of the September Legislative Council elections, to help them understand better the relevant electoral regulations.
More than 130 candidates and agents had attended the two-and-a-half hour session held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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