Hong Kong issues 4th black rainstorm alert in 8 days as heavy rains lash city, flood some areas
Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued a black rainstorm signal for a second time in six hours on August 5, 2025, as heavy showers drenched the city, paralysing many public services and prompting authorities to suspend classes. The Hong Kong Observatory raised its highest-level rainstorm warning at 5.50am and said it would remain in force until at least 3pm. The previous warning was issued at 11.45pm on August 4. The latest black warning was the fourth time in eight days that the observatory issued the signal, as a string of severe weather hit the city.
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