What measures does the Hong Kong government take to deal with extreme weather? by Umi Yiu HKTAWTS

umiyiu — 2026-01-21 08:08:46 UTC

MY4 (30) Mary

umiyiu — 2026-01-21 08:14:32 UTC

The government trains the rivers by widening and straightening them. This can reduce the impact of flooding after heavy rain.

Chervi (20)MY4

20221756_4 — 2026-01-27 10:41:09 UTC

Stromwater storage tank

The purpose of the measure is to lower the risk of flooding.

. The storage tank will help us hold more Storm water so there will be a fewer risk of flooding.

． To help we can use less water example taking shower instead of a bath.

Chervi(20) MY4

20221756_4 — 2026-01-27 10:43:48 UTC

Check and maintain the slopes regularly

Nabhan MY4 (16)

2026-01-27 10:54:35 UTC

Revise the code of practice in times of adverse weather and ‘extreme conditions’

Gunreet(22)MY4

20221773_2 — 2026-01-28 08:28:20 UTC

The HK GOVERNMENT upgraded the drainage system to quickly drain the rainwater after the extreme weather to reduce flooding.

Aden (13) MY4

20221787_1 — 2026-02-05 09:28:27 UTC

When you are watching TV or going out you can see it on the news or it just randomly show up in your phone . It say "typhoon NO.10"

Briansha (8) MY4

20221735_2 — 2026-02-05 11:27:24 UTC

The number of very hot days in Hong Kong is increasing and people may faint from heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Minnie MY4 (17)

20242086_1 — 2026-02-05 11:41:39 UTC

The government plans to increase the tax allowance for newborns to alleviate the financial burden on families."

Ratnadev(9)MY4

20221779 — 2026-02-05 12:02:51 UTC

High performance computing (via in HK observatory) to enchance accuracy in predicting heavy rain, severe rainstorms.

Mankirat(23)MY4

20221761_2 — 2026-02-08 02:10:02 UTC

The MTR Corporation and Airport Authority Hong Kong put safety first. They set up emergency plans, including suspending service strengthening care for passengers and resuming service.

The government enhances staff mobilisation and improves recovery work after extreme weather.

Ching MY4（24）

2026-02-09 08:58:12 UTC

The government signal us the warnings to us to prepare from like landslides, floods etc.🍀🫧

ZaynMY4(12)

Zayn0 — 2026-02-09 09:13:24 UTC

clearing forests,overgrazing and over-exploitation

Syaron

20221730_3 — 2026-02-09 09:51:15 UTC

The government provides green living environment friendly Use and

electric cars

kritika (7) MY4

2026-02-09 09:58:46 UTC

So the amount of flooding will reduse !

By building a few water tanks around the City!

michael (2) MY4

2026-02-09 11:07:25 UTC

HONG KONG GOVERMENT trains the river by expanding so less flooding would happened

Yanessa

2026-02-09 12:22:59 UTC

Mainly in Japan when there is a thunderstorm or a landslide or a tornado coming around their place? Their phone usually makes a loud sound. That’s the reminder of the warning.

Abdullah

20221800 — 2026-02-09 12:27:54 UTC

The government provide green living environment and uses electric car

Bhuvika

2026-02-09 14:30:28 UTC

What does the government do to

handle extreme weather?

The Hong Kong Observatory releases important weather information as early as possible.so people get more awareness and comfortable to make things easier.

Hussain(15)MY4

2026-02-09 23:53:04 UTC

The government provides food and warm clothing for the people in winter ❄️☃️

Chloe(3)MY4

20221730_3 — 2026-02-09 23:54:15 UTC

The government provides shelter and health checks sometimes🏥