Hong Kong is facing more heavy downpours with the Observatory issuing the Red Rainstorm Signal just before 9 am on Saturday. The red signal means rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres has fallen in an hour, and is likely to continue. Sai Kung has seen very heavy rain with the Observatory saying more than 100 millimetres have been recorded and that severe rainstorms would continue to affect the eastern part of the SAR. It also warned people to stay away from watercourses across the territory due to the possibility of flash floods. Earlier, the government had called on the public to report flooding to the Drainage Services Department following wet weather overnight. So far, there have been reports of flooding and a fallen tree in Chai Wan, and flooding on Silver Cape Road in Tseung Kwan O. Schools have also been told to make sure conditions are safe before allowing students to leave, while the government has told employers to make arrangements for staff.
