People braved the wet weather on Sunday to sweep the tombs of their ancestors on Ching Ming Festival.

Despite an amber rain warning, many people said the downpours did not stop them from visiting cemeteries and crematoriums across the city.

Traffic was smooth around Diamond Hill Crematorium, where there were many residents making offerings to the dead.

Chan, who was visiting the crematorium with his family, said they brought a feast to honour their ancestors, but noted prices for food had gone up.

"We've brought suckling pig, chicken, fruit and fried food. The prices for these items are a little more expensive than last year, but it makes sense under this economy," he added.

He also said traffic arrangements for accessing the facility could have been better.

"People, including the elderly, need to get off further away and walk," Chan said.

Police have said they implemented special traffic arrangements in various districts during the Ching Ming Festival to facilitate the public to visit graves and maintain smooth traffic and pedestrian safety.

The Transport Department said it has supervised local and cross-border public transport service operators to enhance their services in order to meet different travel needs during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays.


Edited by Aaron Tam