Hong Kong battles floods amid heaviest August rainfall since 1884
Summary
Hong Kong experienced record-breaking rainfall, leading to severe flooding and the closure of schools, courts, and hospitals. The heavy rain, the most since records began in 1884, also caused significant disruption in transportation and daily life. The authorities issued high-level rainstorm warnings and urged people to stay safe.Key Facts
- Over 350mm (13.8 inches) of rain fell in Hong Kong by Tuesday afternoon.
- This was the highest daily rainfall for August in Hong Kong since 1884.
- The heavy rain led to the closure of schools, courts, and hospitals in Hong Kong.
- Flooding affected transportation, with roads flooded and cars submerged.
- Videos showed water rushing down hillsides and staircases in Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong extended its highest "black" rainstorm warning until 5pm local time.
- More than 9,600 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were recorded in one morning.
- Hong Kong typically gets about 2,200mm (86.6 inches) of rain each year, mostly in the summer months.
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