US EditionHong Kong Urged to Clarify ‘Extreme Conditions’ Criteria After Record Rainfall
HONG KONG, AUG 7 – The Hong Kong Observatory issued the black rainstorm warning four times in eight days as record rainfall of 355 millimeters caused widespread flooding and disrupted transport and public services.
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Officials issue highest-possible weather alert amid record-breaking downpour: 'Black rainstorm warning'
Torrential rain fell on Hong Kong recently, breaking a long-held record and disrupting life in one of the most densely populated urban centers in the world. The "black rainstorm warning," issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, represents the most severe level of rainstorm alert in Hong Kong. It's triggered when torrential rain is causing or likely to cause serious flooding and major disruptions. In early August, the HKO issued this dire warning no…
Unprecedented rains hit China and Hong Kong The intense summer rains in the Northern Hemisphere are wreaking havoc around the world, and China is one of the most affected countries. Since last week, at least 44 people have lost their lives due to extreme rainfall, while more than 82,000 people were evacuated. In the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong, the situation reached historic levels. This Tuesday the highest level of weather alert was activ…
Although the term "black storm" is little known outside of Southeast Asia, it recently became a cause of high alert for Hong Kong and other regions of China. This phenomenon caused unprecedented rainfall and power outages, raising questions about its occurrence in countries like Mexico. What is a "Black Storm"? It is the highest alert issued by Hong Kong's meteorological authorities, activated when rainfall exceeds 70 mm per hour. These extreme …
Hong Kong Issues “Black Rainstorm Warning” Records Worst Rain In 141 Years
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Observatory issued its most severe “black rainstorm warning” for the fourth time in eight days, an event not seen before in the city’s modern history. Rainfall reached over 355 millimetres, the most ever recorded in a single day in 141 years. Roads turned into fast-flowing streams, stairways became cascading […] The post Hong Kong Issues “Black Rainstorm Warning” Records Worst Rain in 141 Years first appeared on CTN Ne…
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