"Black" level: Hong Kong experienced the heaviest rainfall in 140 years

Hong Kong experienced its heaviest rainfall since 1884. The city has issued a "black" warning of the highest level of stormy weather. Streets were flooded, public transport was stopped. According to the South China Morning Post, the rain also affected neighboring Shenzhen.

Due to the extreme weather conditions, 110 people were injured, four of them in a serious condition: two were injured in an accident, and the rest were injured when they fell to the ground. One person is missing after falling into a reservoir during the rain. Two more people were killed.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange and HKEX Clearing Company canceled trading sessions due to weather conditions.

"There will be no trading in the stock and derivatives markets due to today's blizzard warning and extreme conditions," the exchange's website said.

Earlier, the management of the stock exchange canceled the morning trading, noting that the daily session will depend on weather conditions.

Due to severe flooding and bad weather conditions, the Hong Kong Meteorological Observatory advised residents to "stay in safe places as temporary shelter". On the morning of September 8, the highest-level hurricane warning was said to be in effect for more than seven hours, a record duration, the last time such a warning was in place on August 23, 1999 for 5 hours and 47 minutes. continued.

Record rainfall was also observed in Guangdong province in southern China. In Shenzhen, the intensity of precipitation exceeded the historical maximum during the entire meteorological observation period, and the subway was partially flooded. According to the Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory, the metropolis is experiencing the strongest storm this year.

Hong Kong uses a three-level system to warn residents of heavy rain. The yellow level indicates that the intensity of rain exceeds 30 mm/h, and the red level indicates that the intensity of rain exceeds 50 mm/h. The highest "black" level of storm warning is issued when the intensity of rain is 70 mm/hour.

Source: Kun.uz