Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning 1 hour after being raised
- Around 30mm of rainfall were recorded over many areas over the past few hours, forecaster says
Hong Kong experienced heavy and widespread rains on Thursday morning, prompting the weather forecaster to keep an amber rainstorm signal in place for an hour.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the warning at 11.40am and expected the rainfall would exceed 30mm in an hour and that it was likely to continue. It also warned of flash flooding.
It was cancelled at 12.40pm.
“In the past few hours, around 30mm of rainfall were recorded over many places of the territory,” it said.
The forecaster reminded residents who could be affected by the flood to take necessary precautions to avoid losses, adding the public should stay away from watercourses.
In special weather tips issued at 10.30am, it said: “Widespread heavy rain may affect Hong Kong in a couple of hours. Members of the public should be on the alert.”