Water Supply Restored After Pipe Burst in Tung Chung

Tens of thousands of residents, hotel guests, and patients in Tung Chung, Hong Kong, experienced a water supply outage beginning at 10 PM on Sunday due to a burst 1.2-meter diameter pipe near the Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works. The Water Supplies Department (WSD) initially anticipated a resumption of water service by 6 AM on Monday, but this was later pushed back to 10 AM. At least ten housing estates, North Lantau Hospital, and several hotels were affected, prompting the WSD to deploy water wagons and tanks to provide temporary relief. The department has been in contact with local district councillors and support teams to assist affected residents. Fortunately, the airport and Discovery Bay remain unaffected by this incident. The WSD has apologized for the disruption and is working urgently to restore the water supply.