For the first time since 1992, Tytam. Tuk Reservoir on the Island has overflowed as a consequence of the torrential rains of the past week. As a result of the deluge no fewer than 294 million gallons of water have been added to the reservoir contents the Island and on the mainland.
Over fourteen inches of rain were recorded at the Royal Observatory during the period between midnight fon last Friday and 10. o'clock "on Mondsy morning.
The heaviest fall registered in any tone hour was 1,3 inches between 10 and 11 on Saturday morning, just after the really heavy showers Hongkong Dogs Isolated connection with the rabies menace, the authorities, in view of the many eases reported in Kowloon, permit for the moving of dogs from will in future refuse to issue any Hongkong to Kowloon. The Colonial Veterinary Surgeon made this an-Rouncement last week.
It was explained that in view of the large number of cases om the mainland, especially in Mongkok and Kowloon' Tong, that it would be Jmouch better for dogs in Hongkong to remain isolated.
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