Hong Kong is still under the impact of unsettled weather with more than 50mm of rain recorded in the northern part of the New Territories this morning.

The landslip warning issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 9pm yesterday was still in force at 4.30pm today.

Six temporary shelters remain open for those in need. About 100 people have made use of the shelters. The Home Affairs Department's enquiry hotline has received 351 calls by mid-afternon.

By 8am today, the Geotechnical & Engineering Office of the Civil Engineering & Development Department had received 98 incident reports and had inspected the slopes involved.

The Drainage Services Department received 33 flooding reports and inspected the locations to help facilitate the flow of drainage.

The Transport Department said that  South Lantau Road near Tong Fuk remained closed to all traffic due to a landslide yesterday. New Lantau Bus route no. 1 could only provide limited services between Mui Wo and Cheung Sha, and between Tong Fuk and Tai O.

Due to a landslide yesterday, Route Twist in the New Territories and Victoria Road near Sandy Bay Road on Hong Kong Island were still closed to all traffic.

New World First Ferry's Tai O - Tung Chung - Tuen Mun ferry service has resumed normal service. The kai to service between Mui Wo and Nim Shue Wan resumed operation at 8.45am. A special shuttle service between Nim Shue Wan and Discovery Bay ferry pier started operation at 8.45am.

A traffic accident this morning resulted in Lung Cheung Road flyover (Kwun Tong bound) near Choi Hung Estate being closed to all traffic around 8.30am. KMB route nos. 38, 80 and 89 have been diverted via Sheung Yuen Street.

While relevant works departments are still working hard to clear the blockage, the progress is affected by the unstable slope conditions and weather. It is expected that road closures will continue for some time.