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Hongkongers told to beware of possible flooding, some roads still closed as amber rainstorm warning ends
- More than 40mm of rain falls citywide in morning, with Sai Kung logging the most at over 80mm, forecaster says
- Amber rainstorm warning cancelled after being in force more than four hours, but wet weather to continue in coming days
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The Hong Kong Observatory has urged residents to stay alert over possible flooding despite cancelling an amber rainstorm warning in force for more than four hours, with some roads still closed to traffic due to fallen trees.
More than 40mm (1.6 inches) of rain fell citywide on Tuesday morning, with Sai Kung recording the most at over 80mm, the weather forecaster said.
“Though [the] rainstorm warning has been cancelled, people should stay alert to the danger that may be brought about by river flooding,” the Observatory said.
The warning issued at 8.30am indicated that heavy rain, exceeding 30mm in an hour, had fallen or was expected to fall over the city and was likely to continue. It was cancelled at 12:50pm.
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A thunderstorm warning issued at 4.45am remained in effect.
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