Affected by heavy rain and strong gusts last night, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a yellow rainstorm warning signal at 9:25 p.m., and upgraded to a red rainstorm warning just 20 minutes later.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning signal, the second highest rainfall in the same month in Hong Kong since records began in 1884. The urban area is seriously waterlogged and has serious water accumulation in many districts, including Kwun Tong District in Kowloon and Sha Tin District in the New Territories, with a depth of up to 1 meter. Heavy rains paralyzed Hong Kong's MTR system, leaving many trains stranded in stagnant water, moving like companion boats.
The torrential rains also paralyzed many sections of roads in Hong Kong, making them impassable to vehicles. In the Mong Kok district of Kowloon, a woman was swept down by a wild current while crossing the road, but fortunately was rescued in time by passing citizens. In addition, a number of flights at Hong Kong International Airport were delayed due to heavy rainfall. The Hong Kong government has activated the emergency response mechanism and is fully engaged in disaster relief.
Hong Kong citizens have taken to social media to share their lives during the rainstorm
Some netizens photographed that the subway car was seriously waterlogged, and passengers were standing on their seats, and the carriage was like a huge fish tank. Some netizens also shared their experience of wading in the water, reminding everyone to pay attention to safety when traveling. In this torrential rain, the people of Hong Kong are united to overcome the difficulties together.
A number of public services in Hong Kong were suspended on the 8th. All day schools were closed on that day, and the HKSAR Government also appealed to employers to refer to the work arrangements under Typhoon No. 8. Committee meetings of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR on the same day will not be held, and public services in the Legislative Council Complex will be suspended. The HKSAR Judiciary announced the adjournment of all court and tribunal hearings on that day. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced that trading will be suspended in the morning if the Black Rainstorm Warning or Extreme Situation Warning remains in effect at 9am. Hongkong Post announces the suspension of all post offices and delivery services. Apart from a few clinics, clinics under the Department of Health will also be closed that morning
As of 8:15 on the 8th, the black rainstorm signal is still in effect, and the signal has been in effect for more than 9 hours. According to the data, the previous record for the longest black rainstorm warning signal was on August 23, 1999, when it lasted 5 hours and 47 minutes
From 11pm to 12 midnight last night, Hong Kong recorded 158.1mm of rain in one hour, the highest since records began in 1884
Hong Kong was hit by a once-in-a-century torrential rain, which had a serious impact on citizens' travel. However, in the face of this natural disaster, Hong Kong citizens have shown a spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance to cope with the challenges brought by the heavy rains. It is hoped that Hong Kong can overcome this heavy rainstorm disaster as soon as possible and resume normal life. At the same time, it also reminds the general public to pay attention to travel safety in extreme weather.
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