Residents struggle on without fresh water after pipe repairs further delayed amid rain

Some restaurant operators and residents expressed disappointment after the fresh water supply in Hong Kong’s Eastern district was not restored as promised on Monday morning after more than a day of disruption, with many having to fetch water from wagons amid heavy rain.The water supply gradually resumed from 11 am on Monday, according to the Water Supplies Department, which noted that there would be a delay of one to two hours in some areas because of their higher elevation or location at the end of the water supply network.It advised those whose water appeared milky white to remove the tap strainer, run the water for a few minutes, and then reinstall it once the water was clear, allowing air bubbles to dissipate. The department said this was a “normal” process.