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Ng Kang-chung

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Hong Kong was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon, with eastern parts of the city such as Sha Tin and Sai Kung badly affected.
The Hong Kong Observatory said an area of thundery showers associated with a trough of low pressure was approaching the Pearl River Delta.
It said more than 10mm of rainfall were recorded over many areas of the eastern part of Hong Kong in the afternoon, and even exceeded 30mm over Sha Tin and Sai Kung districts.
“Members of the public should be aware of the change in weather,” the Observatory said.
The thunderstorm warning, issued at 3.15pm, was cancelled at 6.30pm.
The forecaster earlier told residents to avoid taking part in outdoor water sports, standing on high ground or staying near trees, masts and other highly conductive objects during thunderstorms.
It will be mainly cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
Monday’s weather is expected to be mainly cloudy with a few showers. There will be thunderstorms at first. Temperatures will range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius.
Unsettled weather has been hitting the city since the beginning of the month, with residents enduring a roller-coaster ride of thunderstorms, heavy rain warnings and strong winds.


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Rainfall exceeded 30mm over Sha Tin and Sai Kung districts on Sunday afternoon, Observatory says
Thunderstorm warning cancelled at 6.30pm


The thunderstorm warning was cancelled at 6.30pm.


Hong Kong hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms, with eastern areas bearing brunt of deluge

Rainfall exceeded 30mm over Sha Tin and Sai Kung districts on Sunday afternoon, Observatory says Thunderstorm warning cancelled at 6.30pm

Rainfall exceeded 30mm over Sha Tin and Sai Kung districts on Sunday afternoon, Observatory says

Thunderstorm warning cancelled at 6.30pm