The HKSAR Government announced that due to the impact of Typhoon Anemone, all day schools were closed on September 8, and the Labour Department reminded employers to make reasonable arrangements for employees
China News Network, September 8 Comprehensive Hong Kong media reports, the Hong Kong SAR government announced on the 8th that due to the impact of heavy rain caused by the remnants of Typhoon "Anemone", Hong Kong has experienced extensive flooding and extreme situations of serious obstruction of public transportation. In order to ensure the personal safety of the students, the HKSAR Government has decided to suspend all day schools on 8 September.
It is reported that this heavy rain has caused flooding in Causeway Bay and other places, and the heavy rain has not reached the bottom of the bus. Not only that, but there were also flooding in citizens' homes.
In response to this sudden rainstorm, the Labour Department of the HKSAR Government reminded employers that during "extreme circumstances", employees should remain in their original or safe place and not leave for work, except those who have a necessary agreement with their employer to return to work. At the same time, employers should not unreasonably fail to pay wages, attendance bonuses or allowances to employees who are unable to return to work or return to work in a timely manner due to "extreme circumstances", and should not lightly dispose of or dismiss the employees concerned.
In addition, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee Ka-chiu also said that relevant departments are making every effort to take countermeasures. He urged the public to stay in a safe place as much as possible in light of the actual situation, and pay attention to the latest weather news and information issued by the Government.
It is reported that the Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm warning signal late at night on the 7th, and flooding occurred in many areas of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Observatory recorded 158.1 mm of rainfall in one hour from 11 p.m. to 12 midnight on the 7th, the highest record since records began in 1884.