Exploring the underground tunnels that help Hong Kong weather storms

Hong Kong is one of the wettest cities in Asia. But despite the torrential rains, the city is safe from large-scale flooding that routinely paralyses other Asian cities. It’s all thanks to a massive – and expensive – network of underground stormwater drainage tunnels that safely diverts rainwater to the sea. Follow SCMP’s Alkira Reinfrank on a trip deep beneath the city’s streets into a massive tunnel system that’s hidden right beneath our feet.