The Hong Kong version of "Mirror of the Sky", the sound of running water dries up and becomes cracked, deliberately came to the scene to punch the birthday star female super disappointed

District 18 News

Written by: Zeng Fengting and Cai Zhengbang

2021-04-05 19:03

Last update date: 2021-04-05 19:06

Many citizens take advantage of the Ching Ming Festival and Easter even holiday outings.

The Fanling Liushuixiang Reservoir, known as the Hong Kong version of the "Mirror of the Sky", has always been a hot spot for checking in. However, recently, the "dry pond" of the reservoir has cracks in some of its bottoms.

The pond dried up and the beauty of the past is no longer there. Today (5th) a birthday girl and a group of friends specially visited Liushuixiang. I wanted to check in on the "Birthday" in the beautiful scenery, but I realized that there was no "mirror of the sky" as the background. , I am frankly disappointed, but there are also visitors who think that taking advantage of the "dry pond" to be able to walk to the bottom of the pond, it feels very fresh, and they think it is an alternative experience.

A reporter from Hong Kong 01 arrived at the Liushuixiang Reservoir in Fanling today. As seen on the scene, most of the pond was empty, and some of the mud at the bottom of the pond was cracked.

More than 50 people visited near the pond, mainly families, and there were also three or five confidantes camping beside the pond for a picnic.

Some citizens took advantage of the dryness of the pond and walked their dogs and walked at the bottom of the pond. They also said with a smile that they were determined to see the beauty of the "mirror of the sky" and said they would "fight another day."

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The citizens of today’s birthday deliberately came to Liushuixiang with their friends, planning to take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the "Mirror of the Sky" to celebrate. Unexpectedly, they encountered the situation of "Dry Pond".

Ms. Cheng, who was traveling with me, couldn’t help but feel sorry for the birthday girl. "I really feel so disappointed. I have lived with my birthday friend by punching in the card and knowing that a pond is filled with water!" All the friends around me showed their disappointment. , Let’s go.”

Later, they turned to punch cards for their birthday friends at Luoyu Matsushita.

Tourists take advantage of the "dry pond" to walk their dogs at the bottom of the pond

And Ms. Xie, who has visited Liushuixiang many times, said that she had witnessed the dry up of the pond half a year ago, but believed that this time there was less water than last time.

She also regrets the recent lack of water in the reservoir, "there is always water."

However, the lack of water in the pond did not affect Miss Xie’s mood. Instead, she felt excited to take the opportunity to walk to the bottom of the pond. , A few fresh".

Some parents said that they originally planned to go on an outing with their children at the deer neck, but the result was that there were too many tourists and there was a lot of trouble.

The parent, Ms. Zhang, was also disappointed by the lack of water in the reservoir. She recalled that she had seen the beauty of the "Mirror of the Sky" when she visited early last year. There is no water, so I can go to the end, and it feels like a novelty."

Ms. Yang, who went to the running water to walk the dog for the first time, said that she was not disappointed by the dryness of the pond. She thought that the extra open space would be more convenient for the dog walk, but she also said that she would always pay attention to safety. I will let go of the dog leash and run."

Entering the reservoir area is an illegal act and the maximum sentence is two years in prison once convicted

However, it is actually illegal for citizens to enter the reservoir area.

According to Article 30(2)(a) of the Waterworks Ordinance, anyone who enters, soaks or washes in the water that forms part of a waterworks facility is liable to a maximum fine of 50,000 yuan and imprisonment for two years upon summary conviction.

The parent, Ms. Zhang, was also disappointed by the lack of water in the reservoir. She recalled that she had seen the beauty of the "Mirror of the Sky" when she visited early last year. There is no water, so I can go to the end, and it feels like a novelty."

(Photo by Zeng Fengting)

The Liushuixiang Reservoir, located in the northeast of Longshan Mountain in Fanling, was established in 1968 to collect rainwater for irrigation purposes for farmers in nearby villages.

The location of the reservoir is close to the Pat Sin Leng Country Park, and the pond water reflects the natural beauty of the pond, making it the "Hong Kong version of the mirror of the sky".

The total water storage in Hong Kong reservoirs is less than the same period last year

In recent years, Liushuixiang Reservoir has repeatedly dried up. According to the data, Liushuixiang Reservoir was "dried pond" in early 2009, May 2011, 2015, April 2018 and May last year respectively.

According to information from the Water Supplies Department, the total water storage in Hong Kong's reservoirs in March also dropped by 2.15% from the same period last year. It is believed that the dryness of the reservoirs is related to the lack of rain recently.

"Hong Kong 01" is making inquiries with the Water Supplies Department about the drying up of the Flowing Shui Xiang Reservoir.

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