You might have noticed it’s a tad drizzly out today. So much so, in fact, that the Hong Kong Observatory has issued an RED RAINSTORM WARNING, which might even turn into a BLACK RAINSTORM WARNING!
Here’s to hoping we all get to stay off work tomorrow.
If you’re interested, the thunderstorms we’re experiencing right now are associated with a trough of low pressure creeping around the coastal area of Guangdong.
This afternoon, rainfall in Hong Kong has exceeded 30 millimetres an hour, which is likely to continue for the next few days.
Good luck to the guys who signed up for the Dragon Boat Warmup Races this Saturday. Suckers!
Residents have been warned that low-lying and poorly drained areas may experience flooding, and that, “people who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding”.
We think that means wear wellies.
“Members of the public are advised to pay attention to weather changes as these might lead to Red or Black warning signal situations.”
The public (that’s you) has also been asked to report any localised flooding to the Drainage Services Department by calling (+852) 2300 1110.
Good luck, Hong Kong. Good luck.
Photo: Tridentz via Flickr
UPDATE: A previous version of this story reported on an Amber Rainstorm Warning. It hsa since been updated to Red.
