Key facts
- Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning signal at 8:20 p.m. Sunday.
- The amber warning signals potential heavy rain exceeding 30 millimeters per hour.
- Intense gusts reaching 70 km/h are expected.
- Flooding is anticipated in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
- The warning is expected to remain in place until 10 p.m. Sunday.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning signal at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, with the signal expected to remain in place until 10 p.m. The forecaster warned of potential heavy rain, squally thunderstorms, and intense gusts reaching 70 km/h. The amber signal indicates that heavy rain, exceeding 30 millimeters per hour, has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong and is likely to continue, with flooding anticipated in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. The Observatory advised the public to take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risks posed by heavy rain, such as flooding, and to avoid going near easily flooded watercourses. The warning system is designed to alert the public about heavy rain that may cause major disruptions and is independent of other severe weather warnings.