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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning amid heavy rain forecast

Hong Kong has issued an amber rainstorm warning due to anticipated heavy rainfall and strong gusts. The Hong Kong Observatory advised residents to exercise caution, stay away from watercourses, and be aware of potential flooding in low-lying areas. The warning indicates that rainfall is expected to exceed 30mm per hour, with gusts reaching approximately 80 km/h. AI

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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning amid heavy rain forecast

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Natalie Wong ·

    Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, urges public to take precautions

    The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 10.05am on Wednesday and urged residents to take precautions such as staying away from watercourses. The forecaster warned that widespread heavy rain could affect Hong Kong in a couple of hours and that intense gusts …