Key facts
- Hong Kong has cancelled its amber rainstorm warning.
- The amber rainstorm warning signifies over 30mm of rain per hour.
- Hong Kong 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 and thunderstorms. The amber alert, the lowest of three tiers, signifies rainfall exceeding 30mm per hour. The city had previously issued its first black rainstorm warning of 2026 on Monday evening, accompanied by reports of heavy rainfall and flooding in certain areas. This warning was subsequently downgraded. In parallel, Hong Kong's weather forecaster is closely monitoring a tropical depression that has formed within 800km of the city. While this depression is unlikely to necessitate a typhoon warning signal, it is anticipated to bring both heat and showers to the region. The Hong Kong Observatory's monitoring indicates a dynamic weather situation, with varying levels of alerts being issued and potential for continued unsettled conditions.