UPDATE (4:45pm): All rainstorm signals lowered. Landslip warning remains in place.<\/p>\n
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5:00pm<\/p>\n
“3M, roads between MW and Tung Chung, Wellcome and Fusion, Sun Ferry … all open.”<\/p>\n
Our longest ever black rain signal has been up since last night with the highest hourly rainfall (158 mm between 11 pm and midnight) since records began in 1884.<\/p>\n
Wind gusts up to 75km per hour.<\/p>\n
And release in Shenzen reservoirs has led to even more flooding here. The announcement came from the motherland at 11:44 pm — an auspicious hour.<\/p>\n
Hong Kong is closed. Again.<\/p>\n
Stay safe everyone. #bekind<\/p>\n
Water Discharged from Shenzhen Reservoir<\/a><\/p>\n ***********************************<\/p>\n Hong Kong has been informed by the Shenzhen Authority that water would be discharged from the Shenzhen reservoir from about 0.00am tomorrow (September 8).<\/p>\n There may be a risk of flooding in some parts of the New Territories. Various government departments, including District Office (North), Drainage Services, Police, Fire Services, Water Supplies and Social Welfare have been informed in order that they can take any necessary measures.<\/p>\n The District Office (North) is making arrangements to inform local residents of the appropriate actions to take.<\/p>\n Issued: Thursday 7 September 2023 at HKT 23:44<\/p>\n Extreme conditions will continue at least until 6pm<\/a> Affected by torrential rain brought by the trough of low pressure associated with the remnants of Typhoon Haikui, extensive flooding has occurred in Hong Kong, causing severely disrupted public transportation and an extremely high risk of landslides. The Government announced today (September 8) that the extreme conditions will continue at least until 6pm.<\/p>\n A Government spokesman called on members of the public again to stay indoors during the severe weather to ensure their own safety and to stay away from low-lying areas. Employers are reminded that all employees other than essential staff should not be required to report for duty at workplaces.<\/p>\n “The work arrangement in times of extreme conditions is the same as that of a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8. Apart from essential staff who have an agreement with their employers to be on duty at workplaces when the extreme conditions exist, employees are advised to stay where they currently are or at safe places, instead of heading for work. The Government will review the situation, while employers and employees should stay alert to further government announcements.”<\/p>\n The Government will keep monitoring closely the latest situation of the weather, roads and public transport services, and announce the upcoming arrangements at 3pm today. Members of the public should pay attention to the latest information.<\/p>\n Issued at HKT 12:40 Friday 8 September 2023<\/p>\n \/\/Hong Kong Observatory issued black rainstorm warning at 11.05pm. At 11.44 pm on Thursday., Hong Kong was informed by the Shenzhen Authority that water would be discharged from the Shenzhen reservoir from about midnight, with a possible risk of flooding in some parts of the New Territories.<\/p>\n Showers and thunderstorms expected over Guangdong coast in the next few days.\/\/<\/p>\n Black Rain signal means:<\/p>\n Very heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 70 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.<\/p>\n When the BLACK signal (\u9ed1\u8272\u66b4\u96e8\u8b66\u544a) is issued, Hong Kong will come to a complete standstill. Schools will not dismiss students unless there is a visible risk to staying at school, and everyone is recommended to seek shelter immediately. Buses and other forms of public transport may be halted after a while to allow commuters to go home, depending on demand and the level of risk along the route. MTR services will be limited or suspended because of the risk of flooding.<\/p>\n The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (September 8) that in view of the extreme conditions which will continue at least until noon, all facilities under LCSD management are temporarily closed until further notice.<\/p>\n Issued Friday 8 September 2023 at HKT 9:25<\/p>\n Public urged not to visit LCSD beaches during passage of rainstorm<\/a><\/p>\n ******************************************************<\/p>\n As the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department appealed to members of the public today (September 7) not to visit its gazetted beaches to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n Issued: Thursday 7 September 2023 at HKT 23:10<\/p>\n Hong Kong was hit by widespread flooding on Friday as record-breaking rain paralysed the city. The Observatory recorded the highest one-hour rainfall since records began in 1884. Full story: https:\/\/t.co\/xgbtoreVGt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ag0wuo65Rc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) September 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\nThe Observatory Headquarters has recorded an hourly rainfall of 158.1 mm between 11 pm and midnight, the highest since records began in 1884.<\/p>\nTemporary closure of LCSD facilities<\/h3>\n
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