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RTHK
4 days ago
- Climate
- RTHK
Heavy rain expected to persist: HK Observatory
Heavy rain expected to persist: HK Observatory Authorities have deployed water-pumping machines across Hong Kong. Photo courtesy of the Drainage Services Department The Hong Kong Observatory has cautioned against flooding triggered by torrential downpours as it lowered the Black Rainstorm Warning signal on Thursday. The Red Rainstorm Warning Signal was issued at 11.10am to replace the city's fifth black alert of the year, which lasted for more than three hours. The signal was further lowered to amber at 12.10am. Flooding swept through parts of the city when the black rain signal was in force, with online footage showing water gushing up to the road from a gutter on Water Street in Sai Ying Pun. Meanwhile, the water level on Pok Fu Lam Road was as high as 200 millimetres at one point. The Drainage Services Department said there were six water pumping robots in use, including three newly acquired machines. Five cases of flooding were received as of 10.30am. The Airport Authority said of the flights scheduled before 2pm, five had been cancelled and another 145 delayed. It also said operations on the apron were temporarily suspended when the airport-specific Red Lightning Warning was in force. The Standby Signal No. 1, meanwhile, was cancelled at 12.20pm as Tropical Storm Podul moves further away from the territory. _____________________________ Last updated: 2025-08-14 HKT 12:20
RTHK
4 days ago
- Climate
- RTHK
Heavy rain expected to persist: HK Observatory
Heavy rain expected to persist: HK Observatory Authorities have deployed water-pumping machines across Hong Kong. Photo courtesy of the Drainage Services Department The Hong Kong Observatory has cautioned against flooding triggered by torrential downpours as it lowered the Black Rainstorm Warning signal on Thursday. The Red Rainstorm Warning Signal was issued at 11.10am to replace the city's fifth black alert of the year, which lasted for more than three hours. The signal was further lowered to amber at 12.10am. Flooding swept through parts of the city when the black rain signal was in force, with online footage showing water gushing up to the road from a gutter on Water Street in Sai Ying Pun. Meanwhile, the water level on Pok Fu Lam Road was as high as 200 millimetres at one point. The Drainage Services Department said there were six water pumping robots in use, including three newly acquired machines. Five cases of flooding were received as of 10.30am. The Airport Authority said of the flights scheduled before 2pm, five had been cancelled and another 145 delayed. It also said operations at the airport ramp were temporarily suspended when it issued the Red Lightning Warning. The Standby Signal No. 1, meanwhile, will be cancelled at 12.20pm as Tropical Storm Podul moves further away from the territory.
RTHK
12-06-2025
- Climate
- RTHK
'T3 decision may come on Friday at the earliest'
'T3 decision may come on Friday at the earliest' Wutip is expected to edge slightly closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary over the weekend. Photo: HK Observatory The Standby Signal No 1 will remain in force on Thursday night and Friday morning as Tropical Storm Wutip continues to affect the region, the Observatory said. Forecasters said they will assess the need to issue the Strong Wind Signal No 3 between later on Friday and Saturday morning. Acting senior scientific officer Tse Wai-po said Wutip was estimated to be about 730 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong as of 5pm. It is forecast to move northwest in the general direction of the western part of Hainan and intensify slightly, before moving towards Beibu Wan to Leizhou Peninsula. Tse said Wutip will edge slightly closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary over the weekend. 'Winds are expected to strengthen gradually on Saturday generally over the territories and up to gale force on high ground. There will be occasional heavy squally showers,' he said. Tse urged the pubic to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.
