Overview

• The Hong Kong Observatory declared its fourth consecutive Black Rainstorm warning after record-breaking downpours persisted into Tuesday
• The warning was issued twice within six hours, extending the alert period to more than 11 hours—the second-longest in the city’s records
• Torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides across Central, Kowloon and the New Territories, submerging major roads and overwhelming drainage networks
• Schools remain closed and over 100 flights have been delayed or canceled as subway exits shut and bus and rail services slow to a crawl
• Residents have been urged to stay indoors under official safety advisories as crews work to restore power and clear debris