Observatory issues special weather advisory: heavy rain may affect many parts of Hong Kong in the next one to two hours

The Observatory issued a special weather advisory stating that heavy rain may affect many parts of Hong Kong in the next one to two hours, and the public should stay alert. Rainfall was particularly heavy in Sai Kung District, where severe flooding may occur; the above areas have recorded or are expected to record heavy rain exceeding 70 millimetres per hour. The Observatory reminded that heavy rain may trigger flash floods, and the public should stay away from river channels, while drivers should beware of severe road flooding and traffic congestion.