The heaviest rains in 140 years have carved the cliff where the luxury homes stand.
Multi-million-dollar mansions along the cliffside enclave are at risk of collapsing from landslides caused by heavy rain last week.Several multi-million dollar mansions at a cliffside estate in Hong Kong are at risk of collapse after record rains last week eroded their foundations.
The luxury homes in the area can cost up to $23m . A 2,773-square-foot four-bedroom home in the neighbourhood sold for, according to Mansion Global, a digital news site that covers the global real estate market. Residents have been asked to temporarily close their gardens and outdoor swimming pools pending further checks.
"But our primary focus at the present moment is to stabilise the slope to ensure public safety," said Bernadette Linn, the city's secretary for development.
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