- Weather forecaster expects flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas; asks residents to avoid the shore as there is a likelihood of flash floods
- Unsettled weather with occasional showers and thunderstorms is predicted for the next few days
The Observatory issued a rainstorm warning at 8.30am this morning. Photo: Sam TsangHong Kong woke up to heavy rain this morning as the Observatory issued a fourth amber rainstorm warning in a week.
The warning issued at 8.30am indicated that heavy rain, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, had fallen or was expected to fall over the city and was likely to continue.
“There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding,” the Observatory said.
The first and second amber rainstorm warnings of the year were issued last Thursday and Saturday, with the third on Sunday.
The weather forecaster added that heavy rain might cause flash floods, and residents should stay away from the shoreline.
Squally thunderstorms were also expected, with intense gusts reaching 70km/h (43mph).
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Intense thundery showers associated with a trough of low pressure were affecting the coastal areas of Guangdong province, the forecaster said.
It said the weather would remain unsettled with occasional showers and thunderstorms in the next few days.
Temperatures for the coming nine days were expected to range between 22 and 31 degrees Celsius (71 and 88 Fahrenheit).