Hong Kong experienced sunny intervals on the Tuen Ng Festival, following a day of severe black rainstorm warnings. Experts cautioned outdoor enthusiasts about potential safety hazards from the recent extreme weather.
Dragon boat races took place across Hong Kong on Friday for the Tuen Ng Festival, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators despite recent unsettled weather. Events were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tai O, and Sai Kung, with participants expressing excitement and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Hong Kong issued its first black rainstorm warning of the day at 12:55 PM on Thursday, prompting the suspension of afternoon classes. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of flooding risks as very heavy rain exceeded 70 mm per hour.
Hong Kong experienced heavy downpours with a risk of flooding, leading to the cancellation of an amber rainstorm warning. Conditions are expected to improve during the Tuen Ng Festival, with sunny intervals and hotter weather forecast for the weekend.
Hong Kong issued its second black rainstorm warning of the year on Thursday, causing flight disruptions, suspending afternoon classes, and leading to flooding in the northern New Territories. The warning signifies extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 70mm per hour.
Hong Kong issued a red rainstorm warning amid heavy downpours, prompting the Education Bureau to suspend afternoon classes. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of flooding risks, with clearer skies expected by Friday afternoon.
Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to yellow after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to red after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
Hong Kong issued an amber rainstorm warning Tuesday evening as heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue due to a southwest monsoon and a trough of low pressure. The unsettled weather is forecast to persist for several days before gradually easing later in the week.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 6:15 PM on Tuesday, indicating over 30mm of rain per hour. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist due to the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure trough, with unsettled weather predicted for the coming days.
The Hong Kong Observatory is evaluating whether to upgrade to a red rainstorm warning, just under two hours after issuing an amber signal. Intense thundery showers are currently affecting the region and the Pearl River Delta.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday night, signaling heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Unsettled weather is expected to continue for several days due to a southwest monsoon and a trough of low pressure.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pearl River Estuary. An amber rainstorm warning was issued and later cancelled, with some areas recording over 30mm of rainfall, and Tsuen Wan hit by 70mm.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued and then cancelled an amber rainstorm warning twice on Saturday due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Over 30mm of rain was recorded in many areas, with Tsuen Wan experiencing 70mm, nearing the threshold for a black rainstorm warning.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, leading to an amber rainstorm warning being issued twice. A lightning strike damaged a diving platform at Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool, though no injuries were reported.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms due to a monsoon trough and low-pressure trough, leading to an amber rainstorm warning. The adverse weather damaged a concrete diving platform at Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool after a lightning strike, though no injuries were reported.
China's Central Meteorological Observatory has issued an orange rainstorm alert for the 14th consecutive day as heavy rainfall continues to batter multiple regions. This year's early and intense storms have broken historical daily precipitation records in 76 national weather stations, with experts citing a confluence of atmospheric systems and a developing El Niño.
China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued an orange rainstorm warning and a yellow severe convection warning, forecasting heavy to torrential rain in parts of Anhui, Jiangsu, Henan, Hubei, and Chongqing from May 25-26, with potential for extreme downpours in some areas. Authorities also issued a red mountain flood warning for western Zhejiang, western and southern Anhui, northeastern Jiangxi, and eastern Hubei.
China's Central Meteorological Observatory has issued a blue rainstorm warning, forecasting heavy to torrential rain in multiple regions including Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hebei, Tianjin, Liaoning, and Inner Mongolia. Some areas may experience extreme downpours and severe convective weather.
Hong Kong's northern areas experienced heavy flooding on Wednesday night under an amber rainstorm warning, with over 120mm of rainfall recorded in the North district, prompting severe flooding alerts and public warnings.
Southern China continues to experience heavy rainfall, prompting a yellow rainstorm warning. Hubei, Hunan, and Guizhou have activated emergency responses, with evacuations and rescue operations underway for stranded residents and damaged infrastructure.
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Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 2:20pm on Sunday, indicating heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour had fallen or was expected to persist across the city. The warning also alerted that violent gusts might affect Hong Kong, urging the public to seek safe shelter immediately.
Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm signal at 2.20pm on Sunday, warning that heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour had fallen or was expected to persist across the city. At around 3pm, the Observatory warned that hail was expected to affect Hong Kong in the short term. Under the influence of northeast monsoon and localized upper-air disturbances, weather was expected to remain slightly cooler over Guangdong province for the next couple of days, with showers easing midweek.
