Record-breaking Rainfall in Hong Kong Causes Devastating Flooding

Hong Kong experienced its heaviest rainfall in an hour since records began 140 years ago, leading to flash flooding and turning streets into raging rivers. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a black warning, but more than double the expected amount of rain fell. Parts of Hong Kong recorded over 200 mm of rainfall between 6 p.m. and midnight. The city government will decide on Friday morning whether it is safe to resume normal activities. Southern China also experienced heavy rain, exacerbating flooding caused by recent typhoons.