Key facts
- The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday night.
- The warning signifies that over 30mm of rain per hour has fallen or is expected.
- Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are forecast to continue until Tuesday.
- Potential flooding in low-lying areas has been warned, with public advised to take precautions.
- Specific areas like the New Territories recorded around 30mm of rain, while Sai Kung saw over 50mm.
- Strong gusts of approximately 70 km/h were recorded at Chek Lap Kok.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday night, signaling that heavy rainfall and potential flooding are affecting the territory. The warning, issued at various times including 9:40 p.m., 3 p.m., and 10 a.m. on different dates according to sources, indicates that more than 30mm of rain has fallen or is expected within an hour.
Under the influence of an active southwest monsoon and a trough of low pressure, unsettled weather with showers and squally thunderstorms is expected to persist over the coming days, particularly until Tuesday. Authorities have cautioned about the risk of flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas, urging the public to take precautions, avoid such areas, and secure outdoor items. Some areas, including the New Territories, recorded around 30mm of rain, while Sai Kung experienced over 50mm. Strong gusts of approximately 70 kilometers per hour were also recorded at Chek Lap Kok.