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Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issued a flood warning for Northern New Territories at 7:50 pm. [7] Heavy rainfall then spread to the entire territory, forcing the HKO to issue the Amber rainstorm signal, and later the Red signal in less than half an hour. At 11:05 pm, the highest warning level, Black rainstorm signal, was issued due to worsening ...
The warning system used by the HKO is a three-tier system with black reflecting the highest level of concern followed by red and amber. Video Deadly flooding wreaks havoc around Hong Kong
Record-breaking rainfall in Hong Kong caused widespread flash flooding across ... rainstorm warning for the first time in two years. A bus drives through a flooded area in Hong Kong on September 8 ...
Hong Kong closed schools on Thursday after authorities issued the second-highest rain signal and warned of extensive flooding, just days after the Asian financial hub was drenched by the heaviest ...
The red and black signals were the second stage of the warning system based on actual rainfall levels recorded, and were issued to the public. Amber: More than 50 mm of rain is expected in the Hong Kong region within six hours. Red: Rainstorm has started and more than 50 mm of rain has been recorded over a wide area within the last hour or less.
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Ewiniar was the first tropical cyclone to affect Hong Kong in 2018. The system brought flooding rain and squalls to Hong Kong from June 5–8. Rainfall totals across the region mostly exceeded 250 mm (9.8 in); northeast parts of the New Territories recorded over 400 mm (16 in) of rain.
Hong Kong shut down schools and some businesses after authorities raised the third-highest typhoon warning for Tropical Storm Toraji which passed about 150km south of the city. Toraji is expected ...