Black Rainstorm Warning Shuts Down Hong Kong
Hong Kong issues its highest 'black' rainstorm warning due to heavy rains causing disruptions across the city. Schools, courts, and non-critical hospital services are closed. The storm follows recent deadly flash floods in Southern China. The warning remains in place, with severe road flooding and traffic congestion expected.
Hong Kong faces significant disruptions as the highest 'black' rainstorm warning stays active until 11 a.m. Tuesday. Torrential rains have forced the closure of schools, hospital services, and courts, following flash floods in Southern China, which resulted in five deaths in Guangdong province.
The Hong Kong Observatory has urged citizens to seek shelter, warning of severe road flooding and congestion. Notably, 9,837 lightning strokes were recorded in an hour, with rainfall hitting both Hong Kong and nearby Guangzhou with up to 90mm per hour. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange remains operational despite the severe weather.
Hospital emergency wards and the Hong Kong Disneyland have stayed open, though with restrictions. Courts plan to resume operations two hours post-warning. All post office services are halted until the storm subsides. The city's airport reports no disruptions.
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