Observatory issues Red Rainstorm Warning
The observatory issued the Red Rainstorm Warning signal at 8:40pm on Friday as more heavy rain lashes the territory. The forecaster upgraded the warning less than an hour after issuing the Amber alert at 7:55pm.  "In the past couple of hours, around 70 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over Sai Kung, Shatin and Tai Po Districts, and rainfall even exceeded 100 millimetres at Ma On Shan. It is expected that heavy rainstorm will affect the territory in the next couple of hours. Members of the public should stay on high alert," it warned.  "Further heavy rain could cause, if not already caused, serious road flooding and traffic congestion." RTHK reporter Wendy Wong, who lives in Tai Po, said the downpour in her district was particularly heavy. "As I drove home to Tai Po on the Tolo Highway, it started pouring rain. Even though my windshield wipers were on the highest speed, it could barely keep up so it was very difficult for me to see ahead," she said.  "I also saw a number of cars stuck on the highway because I think their engines have failed." _____________________________
Last updated: 2023-09-15 HKT 20:40 