Hong Kong Observatory Issues Red Rainstorm Warning, Suspected Waterspout Spotted
En resumen
- The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, with over 70mm of rainfall expected in some areas.
- A suspected waterspout was also spotted off Cheung Chau.
- Residents were advised to take precautions against potential flooding.
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Por qué importa
The Hong Kong Observatory has a three-tier system for rainstorm warnings, with red being the middle level. Heavy rainfall can cause flood damage.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, while a suspected waterspout was spotted off Cheung Chau.
The red signal – the middle level in a three-tier system – was issued at 9.45pm but was cancelled at 10.45pm. An amber warning had been issued earlier, at 7.05pm.
The Observatory said more than 70mm of rainfall had fallen or was expected to fall within an hour in the Wan Chai area.
The forecaster issues a black rainstorm signal when heavy rain exceeding 70mm in an hour has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, and is likely to continue.
Residents in the vicinity were advised to take necessary precautions to avoid possible flood damage, the forecaster said.
Preguntas abiertas
- Was the suspected waterspout confirmed?
- What was the extent of any flood damage?
