Heavy rain advisory declared for a second time this week in Hong Kong as torrential downpours descend upon the city
Hong Kong is currently experiencing a period of unsettled weather, with mainly cloudy skies, occasional heavy showers, and squally thunderstorms. This weather pattern is due to an active southwest monsoon affecting the region.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued multiple rainstorm warnings in response to this weather, as the monsoon, combined with upper-air disturbances, is bringing persistent heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to the northern South China Sea and coastal Guangdong, including Hong Kong.
On Saturday, a black rainstorm warning was issued, which is the highest level in a three-tier system. This warning was replaced by an amber rainstorm alert at 4pm. The evening saw another amber rainstorm alert at 10.35pm, making it the second one in the evening.
The black warning was in force for two hours before it was downgraded to red. The amber rainstorm alert issued at 10.35pm was later upgraded to red, and the black warning was issued again at 9.45am.
Rainfall amounts have been significant, exceeding 30 millimeters in many places and over 70 millimeters in Sai Kung this morning alone. This weather pattern results in heavy showers at times and squally thunderstorms, which justify the rainstorm warnings to alert the public to potential flooding and disruption.
The weather is expected to continue being unsettled for the next few days, with gradual easing and a return to hotter weather by mid to late week as the monsoon moderates and an anticyclone aloft strengthens.
[1] South China Morning Post [2] Hong Kong Observatory [3] CNN International
Based on the given information from South China Morning Post, CNN International, and the Hong Kong Observatory, the weather in Hong Kong remains uncertain, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms continuing to affect the city. [1] [2] [3] The Weather-forecasting authorities have issued several rainstorm warnings, including a black warning, to alert the public about the potential flooding and disruption caused by these weather conditions.
