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Rainstorm|The Observatory issues a yellow rainstorm warning, the rain is particularly heavy in the southern part of Hong Kong Island

2022-05-12T20:18:40.014Z


The Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 3:55 a.m. today (13th), the third time in less than 24 hours that an amber rainstorm warning was issued. The Observatory indicated that the rain in the southern part of Hong Kong Island and the central and western part of Hong Kong Island was particularly heavy, and it has been recorded or predicted.


The Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 3:55 a.m. today (13th), the third time in less than 24 hours that an amber rainstorm warning was issued.

The Observatory pointed out that the rain was particularly heavy in the southern part of Hong Kong Island and the central and western parts of Hong Kong Island. Heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 70 mm has been recorded or is expected, and severe flooding may occur.


▼The rainstorm warning on May 12 will be windy and rainy▼


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The rainstorm warning signal is currently amber, indicating that heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 30 mm per hour has been recorded or is expected over a wide area of ​​Hong Kong, and the rain is likely to continue.

Some low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage may experience flooding. Members of the public who may be affected by heavy rain and flooding should take appropriate precautions to prevent possible losses.

The Observatory issued a reminder that the rain in the southern part of Hong Kong Island was particularly heavy, and heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 70 mm has been recorded or expected, and severe flooding may occur.

From the Observatory's rainfall map, it can be seen that the area around Lantau Island and Hong Kong Island was heavier, and the rainbands then moved northward.

(Observatory website)

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Source: hk1

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