Following the power outage in Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, a major water outage occurred in Mui Wo last night. The Water Supplies Department's official website issued a notice at 11:45 p.m. yesterday (25th), stating that parts of Mui Wo in the outlying island district were out of water due to emergency maintenance of water pipes.
It is understood that the underground water pipe near the Mui Wo Pier burst at 9 pm yesterday (25th), affecting the supply of fresh water in the Mui Wo area.
The Water Supplies Department originally expected the supply of fresh water to resume at 7:45 am today (26th), but the latest announcement pointed out that the supply will resume at 7:00pm today (26th).
It is understood that the underground water pipe near the Mui Wo Pier burst at about 9:00 pm yesterday (25th), resulting in a burst water pipe accident, which led to the suspension of fresh water supply in the Mui Wo area at night.
(Lantau Connects Facebook page)
According to the information on the official website of the Water Supplies Department, as of 1:00 noon today (26th), the affected areas include the area of Mui Wo, Wan Kok Tsui, the Government Explosives Warehouse at Tou Shi Wan, the area near Hu Gang Shan and Cai Yuan Village. , the location of the water tank will be in the Mui Wo area. The public can also use the water tank for temporary fresh water supply at Luk Tei Tong Village Office, Tai Tei Tong Car Park, Chung Hau Public Toilet, Yin Tao Xuan, Yin Wan Village and Bai Yin Township parking lot.
Neighbors in Mui Wo sighed on the Internet: "First there was a power outage in Yuen Long, and then there was a water outage in Mui Wo. I have to think about whether I should practice archery and flying spears. Sooner or later, I may have to go hunting for a living in the mountains", "Suddenly there is no water in the world. (Last) Sun La".
(Official website of the Water Supplies Department)
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