Rainstorm Warning Announcement A Hong Kong Observatory 2017-05-24T09:15:00+08:00 The content available in this file, including but not limited to all text, graphics, drawings, diagrams, photographs and compilation of data or other materials are protected by copyright. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the owner of all copyright works contained in this website. Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making available of such copyright works to the public is strictly prohibited unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Hong Kong Observatory. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (including its servants and agents) makes no warranty, statement or representation, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, availability, completeness or usefulness of the information, contained herein, and in so far as permitted by law, shall not have any legal liability or responsibility (including liability for negligence) for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) which may result, whether directly or indirectly, from the supply or use of such information. You are welcome to write to the Hong Kong Observatory for authorization to make available information on this file to the public. For enquires, please contact the Hong Kong Observatory by e-mail (mailbox@hko.gov.hk) or fax (2311 9448). Rainstorm Warning Announcement Red 2017-05-24T09:15:00+08:00 1 Red Rainstorm Warning Signal Special Announcement issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 9:15 a.m. The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Red. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue. Further heavy rain could cause, if not already caused, serious road flooding and traffic congestion and could disrupt normal school hours. Parents, students, school authorities and school-bus drivers should listen to radio or television announcements on schools. People who have to travel should carefully consider the weather and road conditions and take necessary precautions. Heavy rain will bring flash floods, and flooding is occurring or is expected to occur in watercourses. People should stay away from watercourses. Residents living in close proximity to rivers should stay alert to weather conditions and should consider evacuation if their homes may become flooded. Meanwhile, those with duties to perform during rainstorms should now go to their duty stations. Please listen to radio or watch television for traffic conditions and further announcements on the rainstorm.