Following the departure of Typhoon Wipha, departments under the Development Bureau (DEVB) conducted special inspections and assessments to identify potential risks associated with slopes, trees, and building structures in the aftermath of the storm.
In a social media post on Thursday (Jul 24), the Development Bureau reported that the Drainage Services Department inspected and cleared approximately 240 drainage points prone to blockages, as well as checked the conditions of 80 major rivers and drains.
Additionally, the Buildings Department identified and addressed 40 cases involving loose signs, scaffolding, or windows that posed safety risks, and inspected 75 private construction sites along major roads.
To mitigate the risk of tree failure, inspections on trees in high pedestrian and vehicular flow areas were conducted.
The Tree Management Group removed about 1,200 fallen or hazardous trees and pruned and stabilized around 1,500 trees, with all related inspections expected to be completed by Friday (July 25).
Additionally, inspections and necessary work have been conducted on approximately 4,000 slopes and retaining walls in densely populated areas. The remaining inspections of about 1,000 slopes are expected to be completed by next Tuesday (Jul 29).
The authorities encouraged citizens to report any suspected issues with trees posing safety risks, signboards at risk of falling, or any other matters that could threaten public safety by calling 1823 or using the mobile app.
