Rainstorm signal lowered from red to amber, while morning and full-day schools suspended
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On Monday, the Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the rainstorm warning from red to amber at 7:47am. The Education Bureau responded by suspending classes for all morning and full-day schools due to anticipated heavy showers and squally thunderstorms caused by an active southwesterly airstream. Afternoon schools were expected to operate normally. The adjustments aim to ensure public safety during adverse weather conditions.
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The Hong Kong Observatory lowered the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7.47am.
Hong Kong Observatory lowered rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7:47am on Monday.
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Under influence of active southwesterly airstream, heavy showers and squally thunderstorms expected to persist over Pearl River Delta.
Prediction- The Hong Kong Observatory lowered the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7.47am.
- Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms were expected to persist over the Pearl River Delta.
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Loaded language removedThe Hong Kong Observatory lowered the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7.47am on Monday, while the Education Bureau announced the suspension of classes at all morning and full-day schools.
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Under influence of active southwesterly airstream, heavy showers and squally thunderstorms expected to persist over Pearl River Delta.
PredictionHong Kong Observatory lowered rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7:47am on Monday.
South China Morning PostEducation Bureau announced suspension of classes at all morning and full-day schools.
South China Morning PostClasses at afternoon schools would proceed as usual.
South China Morning Post