Hong Kong Observatory issues second black rainstorm warning in 6 hours, classes suspended
The Hong Kong weather forecaster issued the black rainstorm signal at 5.50am this morning with the previous one raised at 11.45pm on Monday evening.
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the second black rainstorm warning in six hours, with the education authorities announcing the suspension of classes of all morning and whole-day schools on Tuesday.
The weather forecaster issued the black rainstorm signal at 5.50am on Tuesday, the second one since the previous one was raised at 11.45pm on Monday.
The highest level rainstorm warning on Monday night was later lowered before the middle-level or red alert was raised again at 5.20am, prompting the Education Bureau to announce the suspension of classes and of all morning and whole-day schools.
“Schools should implement contingency plans and arrange staff to look after students who might arrive and ensure that conditions are safe before allowing students to return home.
“If the Hong Kong Observatory issues the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal or cancels all Rainstorm Warning Signals at or before 10.30am, classes of PM schools will proceed as usual today unless advised otherwise,” it said.