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Shau Kei Wan, a district on the eastern part of Hong Kong Island, has recently experienced several notable events, including severe weather impacts and ongoing infrastructure developments.

Severe Weather and Its Effects

On July 25, 2026, Hong Kong experienced significant weather disturbances, leading to the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) considering issuing a Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 due to an approaching typhoon ¹. This severe weather had tangible impacts on Shau Kei Wan.

• Uprooted Tree Incident: A 10-meter tall tree on Oi Yin Street in Shau Kei Wan was suspected of being uprooted by strong gusts. Several of its branches fell onto a private car and obstructed pedestrian pathways in the area ¹.
• General Weather Conditions: The HKO reported that the air temperature was 30 degrees Celsius with 64 percent relative humidity at 8 p.m. on July 25, 2026 ². The forecast for the following day indicated fresh to strong northwesterly winds, strengthening overnight and shifting to southwesterlies. Cloudy conditions with occasional squally showers and thunderstorms were expected, with temperatures ranging between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius. Seas were predicted to be rough ⁴.

Infrastructure Development

Shau Kei Wan is also part of ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving the region's resilience.

• Stormwater Drainage Tunnel: China Road and Bridge has been awarded a project to construct an approximately 3.6 km long stormwater drainage tunnel using the tunnel boring method. This project is located in the eastern part of Hong Kong Island and is a crucial component of the area's stormwater drainage system improvement works ³.

Community and Living

Shau Kei Wan remains an active residential area. Online platforms show listings for properties, such as a cozy 1-bedroom flat in Shau Kei Wan, indicating continued activity in the housing market ⁵. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes serving various destinations, including Tuen Mun and Chai Wan Road ⁶⁷.