Hong Kong Records Extreme July Rainfall, More Downpours Expected
En resumen
- Hong Kong's July rainfall has already surpassed typical levels by 23%, with a meteorologist warning of more extreme downpours due to global warming.
- The Observatory expects further rainstorms this weekend as a tropical cyclone approaches, following weeks of heavy rain and numerous warnings.
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Hong Kong has experienced weeks of heavy rain, with June rainfall 22% higher than normal and the Observatory issuing numerous rainstorm warnings.
Hong Kong’s rainfall so far this month has already surpassed typical levels for July by 23 per cent, a review of Observatory data shows, with a meteorologist warning the city will experience more extreme downpours due to global warming.
The Observatory also said on Tuesday that Hong Kong would be hit by rainstorms again over the weekend following weeks of heavy rain as a tropical cyclone neared the city.
A South China Morning Post reporter reviewed the forecaster’s data and found the city recorded 474.7mm (18.69 inches) of rainfall in the first 20 days of July – exceeding the typical monthly level of 385.8mm by 23 per cent.
The city also recorded 600.5mm of rainfall in June, 22 per cent higher than normal.
Last month, heavy showers prompted the forecaster to issue three black rainstorm warnings – the highest in Hong Kong’s three-tier alert system.
Since June, the Observatory has issued 48 rainstorm warnings, nearly double the 25 alerts sent out during the same period last year.
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Perspectiva de IA — posibilidades, no hechos
Hong Kong will experience more extreme downpours.
Probable · En meses
Hong Kong will be hit by rainstorms over the weekend.
Muy probable · En días
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific measures will Hong Kong implement to mitigate future extreme rainfall impacts?
- How will the tropical cyclone develop and affect the city?
