Hong Kong hit with heavy rains and high winds as thunderstorm moves east
- Thunderstorm warning issued three times on Monday, while more than 10mm of rainfall recorded over most parts of city after midday
- Unsettled weather likely to persist because of another trough of low pressure over coast of southern China in latter part of week
The Observatory said a thunderstorm west of the Pearl River Delta moved east and brought strong winds and heavy showers in the afternoon.
“A trough of low pressure [brought] showers and thunderstorms to the coast of Guangdong,” the weather service said. “Locally, more than 10mm of rainfall was recorded over most parts of the territory after midday.”
The forecaster issued the thunderstorm warning three times on Monday.
It warned the public to avoid swimming in open water or taking part in other outdoor watersports.
Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms will continue to affect the coast of Guangdong on Tuesday under the influence of a trough of low pressure.
Temperatures are expected to range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit).
The temperature will range from 24 to 29 degrees for the rest of the week.
Hong Kong told to brace for more wet weather in week ahead
Strong winds and heavy rains on Sunday brought down trees and disrupted transport across Hong Kong, including the tram service to The Peak. A waterspout was also spotted off Clear Water Bay.
The Peak Tram, affected by a fallen tree, was still out of service on Monday, leaving tourists who were unaware of the suspension disappointed.
The operators said that work was under way to restart the service as soon as possible.
The Observatory on Sunday issued an almost four-hour amber rainstorm warning at 10am – after the same alert was issued the night before – warning of “violent” gusts of wind and flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas.
