Drainage Services Department

Coastal low-lying/ windy residential areas in Hong Kong

Physical

In order to comprehensively review the impacts of storm surges and waves on coastal low-lying or windy locations under extreme weather and climate change, the Government completed the Study of Coastal Hazards under Climate Change and Extreme Weather and Formulation of Improvement Measures - Feasibility Study (Coastal Hazards Study). It identified 26 coastal low-lying or windy residential areas* with higher risks (for details see the plan below) for formulation of the necessary improvement works and management measures to safeguard public safety. These 26 areas have covered 7 Storm Surge Spots and 3 Overtopping Wave Spots.

Category

Risk - Physical

Format

HTML

Data Owner

Drainage Services Department

Possible Use Case

Location Risk Assessment

Physical Risk Assessment

Geographical Location

Local

Source

https://www.dsd.gov.hk/EN/Flood_Prevention/Our_Flooding_Situation/Coastal_Low_lying_or_Windy_Residential_Areas/index.html

Last update : 15 February 2024