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Rainstorm Warning System
When itrains,itpoursinHongKong.Itrainssohardsometimes thatyour umbrellabecomesa
mere prop in the deluge. Your shoes are in for a beating: many people keep one special pair for
those really rainy
days.It’s just not worth ruining your good shoes—and you will, if you wear
themoutonareally rainyday.
Rain signals are not to be taken lightly; “Amber” “Red” and “Black” rainstorm signals are raised
notnecessarily inorder.Allthosetravellingshouldbeawareofthesignals,andthepossibilitythat
thesignalmaychangeduringthecourseofthedownfall.
Amber
Amber signal is issuedwhen heavy rain is expected,exceeding 30millimeters an
hour. Floodingmightoccurinpoorlydrainedareas.Membersofthepublicare
advised to pay attention, the weather signal may be changed to Red or Black signals,
during thedownpour.
Red
Red signal is issued when heavy rain is expected, exceeding 50 millimeters an hour.
This can cause serious flooding. People who travel must seriously consider
the weather and road conditions as well as the possibility of the signal changing.
Black
Blacksignal isissuedwhenheavyrain isexpected,exceeding70millimetersan
hour.This can cause flooding and flash floods. People should take shelter. Schools
andpublictransportwillshutdownuntilthedangerhaspassed.