Hong Kong, 08 Sept : Torrential rainfall led to flooding across most parts of Hong Kong. The streets, shopping malls, and metro stations are submerged. The rainfall is said to be record-breaking since the recording started 140 years ago. The schools, offices, and almost all workplaces have been closed. The workers and students have been asked to stay at home on Friday.
Hong Kong’s Worst Rainfall in Years
The rainfall deluge has virtually brought life to a standstill. The Hong Kong Observatory reported rainfall of 158.1 mm within an hour on Thursday night. The weather bureau issued the highest black rainstorm warning and said more than 200 mm of rainfall had been recorded on Hong Kong’s main island, Kowloon, and the northeastern part of the city’s New Territories since Thursday night. The heavy rainfall is likely to continue till Friday afternoon.
Low pressure associated with Typhoon Haiku has brought torrential rains to the coast of China since Thursday, the weather bureau has reported.
Black Rainstorm Warning Paralyzes Hong Kong Transport and Stock Exchange
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange will not open on Friday morning due to the black rainstorm warning, at least till Friday afternoon. Transport vehicles are stranded. The administration has been instructed to make all-out efforts to prevent damage to life and property.
