The Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 4:08 a.m. today (5th), indicating that heavy rain with an hourly rainfall of more than 30 mm has been recorded or expected in a wide area of Hong Kong, and the rain may continue.
The Observatory said that the rain in the Kwun Tong area was particularly heavy, and heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 70 mm has been recorded or expected, and severe flooding may occur.
Members of the public who may be affected should take appropriate precautions to prevent possible losses caused by flooding.
Heavy rain may cause flash floods, and the public should stay away from the river.
Motorists should be aware that there may be severe flooding and traffic congestion on the road.
▼August 4th Alert Signal No. 1 took effect for a time▼
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A tropical depression formed near Hong Kong the day before yesterday. The Observatory issued the No. 1 Standby Signal at about 10 pm that night, and it ended at about 3 pm the next day. It is expected that the related outer rainbands will continue to bring squally showers and thunderstorms to the coast of Guangdong. .
In addition, according to the Observatory's nine-day weather forecast, from next Tuesday (9th), winds of magnitude 6 will occasionally blow off the coast, which will reach the level of Typhoon No. 3, and Hong Kong is also expected to have squally showers and thunderstorms, and the rain will sometimes be quite heavy.
Europe and the United States forecast that the low-pressure area generated next week will be very close to Hong Kong, and the US forecast is expected to make landfall in the Shanwei area, and the intensity is expected to reach the level of a severe tropical storm.
▼The Tanabata Typhoon Observatory has revised the forecast of the movement path of the tropical depression for many times▼
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