Key facts
- Hong Kong has cancelled its amber rainstorm warning.
- The amber rainstorm warning signifies over 30mm of rain per hour.
- Squally showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue.
- Hong Kong Observatory issued its first black rainstorm warning of 2026 on Monday evening.
- Heavy rainfall and flooding were reported in some areas during the black rainstorm warning.
- The black rainstorm warning was later downgraded.
- A tropical depression has formed within 800km of Hong Kong.
- The tropical depression is expected to bring heat and showers.
- The tropical depression is unlikely to trigger a typhoon warning signal.
Hong Kong has cancelled its amber rainstorm warning, which was issued earlier on Saturday due to ongoing showers. The amber alert, the lowest of three tiers, signifies rainfall exceeding 30mm per hour. Despite the cancellation of this warning, forecasts predict that squally showers and thunderstorms will continue.
Earlier in the week, Hong Kong Observatory issued its first black rainstorm warning of 2026 on Monday evening. This highest level alert was prompted by heavy rainfall, which led to reported flooding in some areas. The black rainstorm warning was subsequently downgraded.
The Hong Kong Observatory is also closely monitoring a tropical depression that has formed within 800km of the city. While this depression is unlikely to trigger a typhoon warning signal, it is expected to bring both heat and showers to the region. The observatory continues to assess the situation and provide updates on weather conditions.