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Hong Kong wakes to heavy rain as thunderstorm signal extended

Observatory had warned of floods in low-lying areas

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The Observatory said an active southerly airstream has brought squally showers to the coast of Guangdong. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong was drenched in heavy rain again on Monday morning as the amber rainstorm signal was issued, hours after a severe tropical storm passed.

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But that signal was cancelled at 8.55am, as the Observatory extended a thunderstorm warning, which was issued at 11pm on Sunday, to 1pm.

The Observatory said an active southerly airstream had brought squally showers to the coast of Guangdong province.

A rainy day in Tai Wai, Sha Tin. Photo: Felix Wong
A rainy day in Tai Wai, Sha Tin. Photo: Felix Wong

The weather is expected to improve over the next few days with sunny periods and a few showers.

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