Hong Kong lowers red rainstorm signal to amber as unstable weather persists
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Hong Kong's weather forecaster has downgraded a red rainstorm signal to yet another amber, while all afternoon schools remain suspended as areas of thundery showers associated with an active southwest monsoon are developing.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued its third amber warning on Monday at 1.25pm, replacing the red signal raised just over an hour earlier.
The forecaster first put up an amber warning 6.30am. It was then cancelled at 9am and issued again at 10.25am.
The Home Affairs Department earlier activated its emergency coordination centre and opened temporary shelters when the red rainstorm signal was in effect.
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Meanwhile, red flags were hoisted at several beaches across Hong Kong, including Hung Shing Yeh Beach on Lamma Island, Pui O Beach on Lantau Island and Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung district.
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