Hong Kong braces for flash flooding as forecaster issues red rain alert, and education chiefs suspend afternoon schools

Hong Kong’s Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning signal for the city at 10.35am on Monday.Classes at afternoon schools have been suspended, and the forecaster said further heavy rain could cause serious road flooding and traffic congestion.“Heavy rain will bring flash floods, and flooding is occurring or is expected to occur in watercourses,” it said. “People should stay away from watercourses.”Hong Kong’s rainstorm warning system has three levels, amber, red and black, with black…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3085887/hong-kong-braces-flash-flooding-forecaster-issues