Weather officials slapped Hong Kong with a red rainstorm alert late Wednesday night as torrential downpours hammered the territory. The Observatory cranked up the warning at 11:45pm before dialing it back to amber status just sixty minutes later. Forecasters cautioned residents about potential chaos from serious flooding and gridlocked traffic across the city. School schedules could face major disruptions as the deluge continues battering neighborhoods. Officials warned that more heavy rainfall lurks ahead.
Flash flooding threatens to swamp the region while water levels surge through local waterways. The Observatory urged people to steer clear of rivers and streams during the dangerous weather event. Families living near water sources received advice to monitor conditions closely and prepare for possible evacuation. Authorities stressed that flooding either strikes areas already or will hit them shortly. The weather agency emphasized staying vigilant about rapidly changing conditions.
Northern New Territories bore the brunt of the meteorological assault as rainfall measurements spiked past 70 millimeters within a single hour. Pat Heung and Kam Tin districts experienced the most severe precipitation during the overnight storm. The Observatory released a special flooding bulletin at 11:55pm targeting these hard-hit areas. Transport officials responded by shutting down all Yuen Long-bound traffic lanes on San Tin Highway near Mo Fan Heung at midnight. The closure came after floodwaters made the roadway impassable for vehicles.
Flash flooding threatens to swamp the region while water levels surge through local waterways. The Observatory urged people to steer clear of rivers and streams during the dangerous weather event. Families living near water sources received advice to monitor conditions closely and prepare for possible evacuation. Authorities stressed that flooding either strikes areas already or will hit them shortly. The weather agency emphasized staying vigilant about rapidly changing conditions.
Northern New Territories bore the brunt of the meteorological assault as rainfall measurements spiked past 70 millimeters within a single hour. Pat Heung and Kam Tin districts experienced the most severe precipitation during the overnight storm. The Observatory released a special flooding bulletin at 11:55pm targeting these hard-hit areas. Transport officials responded by shutting down all Yuen Long-bound traffic lanes on San Tin Highway near Mo Fan Heung at midnight. The closure came after floodwaters made the roadway impassable for vehicles.
