Hong Kong issues second black rainstorm signal in 6 hours, 103 flights disrupted
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Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued a black rainstorm signal for a second time in six hours on Tuesday, with heavy showers flooding different areas and bringing the city to a standstill.
The Hong Kong Observatory says the highest-level rainstorm warning will be kept in force until at least 3pm. So far, 101 flights are delayed, while two others are cancelled.
Follow the Post's updates as downpours batter the city.
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Reporting by Hoi Ying Lo, Oscar Liu, Connor Mycroft, Denise Tsang and Jeffie Lam
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This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing . New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong's weather forecaster issues a black rainstorm signal for a second time in six hours, with heavy showers flooding different areas and bringing the city to a standstill. The Hong Kong Observatory says on Tuesday that the highest-level rainstorm warning will be kept in force until at least 5pm. So far, 101 flights are delayed, two cancelled and two diverted to other airports. Follow the Post's updates as downpours batter the city. Play Reporting by Hoi Ying Lo, Oscar Liu, Connor Mycroft, Denise Tsang and Jeffie Lam More from our coverage:
