Record Rainfall Brings Hong Kong to a Halt, Shuts Schools and Hospitals | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Hong Kong faces its worst August deluge since 1884 as record-breaking rainfall triggers widespread flooding. The city issued its second-longest Black Rainstorm Warning, lasting over 11 hours, forcing schools to shut, hospital wards to close and businesses to suspend operations. The weather bureau maintained its highest-level alert until mid-afternoon while emergency services worked to contain the disruption.

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