Hong Kong schools to stay closed another day due to Typhoon Mangkhut damage, with rush on to clear main roads
Officials say clearance and repair work after intense storm to take time, noting more than 500 locations in city reported to have fallen trees or other obstacles
Classes at all Hong Kong kindergartens, primary and secondary schools will remain suspended for another day due to extensive storm damage from Typhoon Mangkhut, officials announced on Monday, with main roads being targeted for clearance by Tuesday.
“Some schools will require time to clean up and repair their premises and facilities,” the Education Bureau said in a statement. “In addition, public transport services have yet to be fully resumed.”
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However, it noted arrangements should be made for staff members to mind pupils with a genuine need to stay in a safe place within school premises, such as those whose parents lack childcare.
Meanwhile, Mable Chan, Commissioner for Transport, said authorities aimed to get the city’s most travelled roads cleared by Tuesday morning.
“Our current goal is to get the clearing-up work done in most main routes by 5am,” she said.
But Chan noted more time would be needed for some routes in the North District and Sai Kung in the New Territories, as well as some smaller roads in the city.