Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning, urges schools to ensure students’ safety
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Hong Kong issued a red rainstorm warning on Monday morning after upgrading from an amber warning at 8.05am. The warning came as areas of intense thundery showers affected the region. Authorities urged schools to implement safety measures, advising that schools in session should continue until the end of school hours while ensuring student safety.
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Hong Kong Observatory upgraded warning.
The amber rainstorm warning was issued at 7.10am.
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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued the red rainstorm warning on Monday morning.
South China Morning Post- Hong Kong Observatory issued the warning.
- Amber upgraded to red using forecasting.
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Loaded language removedHong Kong’s weather forecaster issued the red rainstorm warning on Monday morning as areas of “intense thundery showers” affect Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Observatory upgraded the amber rainstorm warning to red at 8.05am, less than an hour after the former was issued at 7.10am. Authorities urged schools to implement contingency measures to ensure the safety of students.
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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued the red rainstorm warning on Monday morning.
South China Morning PostThe Hong Kong Observatory upgraded the amber rainstorm warning to red at 8.05am.
South China Morning PostThe amber rainstorm warning was issued at 7.10am.
South China Morning PostAuthorities urged schools to implement contingency measures to ensure the safety of students.
South China Morning PostSchools that are in session should continue until the end of school hours but must ensure conditions are safe.
South China Morning Post