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What is black rainstorm?
Black rainstorm signals are issued by Hong Kong’s Observatory and warn the public of heavy rain which is likely to bring about serious road flooding and traffic congestion. They will trigger response actions by Government departments and major transport and utility operators.
What happens Black rain?
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What is black rainstorm Hong Kong?
A black rainstorm warning is the highest alert of three levels of rainstorm warnings in Hong Kong after red and amber. The Hong Kong observatory issued the warning after more than 70 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in many places, and rainfall exceeded 150 millimetres in several districts of Hong Kong.
What is yellow heavy rain?
Under the heavy rainfall warning system, a yellow rainfall advisory is raised when the expected rainfall amount is between 7.5 mm and 15 mm within one hour and likely to continue.
Why is rainwater black?
It is caused by tiny particles carried high and for a long distance by air currents which later mix with moist air to form clouds that eventually fall as rain. “The particles do not dissolve in water they form a suspension hence the name black rain,” says Mr Wairoto.
Does Red rain mean no school?
The RED signal (Chinese: 紅色暴雨警告) gives alert about potential heavy rain that may develop into BLACK signal situations. All students are to remain at school unless there is a visible risk to staying in the building.
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How safe is Hong Kong?
Crime. The level of violent crime is very low but pick pocketing and other street crime can occur. You should take extra care of passports, credit cards and money in crowded areas and when checking in and out of hotels.
Does Hong Kong have a flag?
The flag of Hong Kong, officially the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, depicts a white stylised five-petal Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) flower in the centre of a Chinese red field.
What is orange alert?
Orange Alert: According to the Meteorological Department, when there is a possibility of very bad weather due to cyclone and there is a possibility of loss of life and property, then an orange alert is issued. During the Orange Alert, people are advised to stay in their homes.
Can a red signal be issued before a rainstorm?
The Observatory will endeavour to issue the RED and BLACK signals before the specified rainfall levels are reached. However, local severe rainstorms are extremely difficult to forecast. The lead time will generally be very short. There will even be situations in which a RED signal is issued without a preceding AMBER.
Where are the Hong Kong rainstorm warning signals?
Hong Kong Observatory is responsible for launching these signals and the signals are broadcast over radio and television. Amber rainstorm signal in shopping malls. Heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.
Why do we need a rainstorm warning system?
The rainstorm warning system is designed to alert the public about the occurrence of heavy rain which is likely to bring about major disruptions, and to ensure a state of readiness within the essential services to deal with emergencies.
What are the three levels of rain warning signals?
The three-level system Signal Definition and Precautions AMBER rainstorm signal This signal means: Heavy rain has fallen RED rainstorm signal This signal means: Heavy rain has fallen BLACK rainstorm signal This signal means: Very heavy rain has f