Hong Kong recorded over 350mm of rain, the highest daily rainfall for August in 140 years. The heavy downpour disrupted schools, courts, and hospitals while causing severe flooding on the roads. This rainfall followed deadly flash floods in Southern China. Weather authorities issued the highest black rainstorm warning multiple times, setting records for frequency within a year. Significant lightning activity accompanied the storms, resulting in serious traffic congestion and public safety advisories from officials.
More than 350mm (13.8 inches) of rain was recorded, the highest daily rainfall for August in over 140 years, disrupting hospitals and roads.
The storms follow deadly flash floods in Southern China over the weekend, prompting a search operation with more than 1,300 rescuers involved.
Weather authorities issued the highest black rainstorm warning four times in eight days, breaking records for the most alerts in a year.
More than 9,600 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were recorded, leading to serious flooding and traffic congestion across Hong Kong.
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