Hong Kong issues first red storm signal of year as roads flood

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HONG KONG – Hong Kong issued its first red rainstorm warning of the year on May 4 as downpours caused flooding in areas of the territory, shutting roads and disrupting public transportation.

The agency also issued landslip and thunderstorm warnings, and advised the public to “stay on high alert”. About 140mm had fallen in the Saikung district, the easternmost part of the New Territories, between 740am and about 9am on May 4, the newspaper reported. All school classes were suspended and hospital services were limited at some clinics in the Saikung district, officials said.on May 4 , as torrential rains sparked flash flood warnings, CNA reported.

 

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