Hong Kong flooded by ‘once-in-a-century’ rainstorm

15/09/2023 28 min
Hong Kong flooded by ‘once-in-a-century’ rainstorm

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Episode Synopsis

One week ago on September 7, 2023, Hong Kong was hit by a record-breaking rainstorm that flooded the city. South China Morning Post city desk reporter Harvey Kong breaks down what happened across the city and explores the questions Hong Kong’s government now faces as clean-up continues. Post Hong Kong news editor Denise Tsang describes what happened to her when she was stuck in traffic during the city’s heaviest downpour.