{
  "id": 11929705,
  "title": "Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hong-kong-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:05:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3369718/hong-kong-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hong Kong Observatory has issued an amber rainstorm warning, which is expected to remain in effect until 10pm on Sunday evening. Spokesman for the Observatory stated that \"A few squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong,\" with the potential for heavy showers at times during the evening.\n\nThe forecast also warned of intense gusts reaching up to 70km/h (43mph), leading to the possibility of flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas, as well as the potential for flash floods from heavy rainfall. An amber rainstorm signal signifies that heavy rain exceeding 30mm (one inch) per hour has fallen or is anticipated to fall across Hong Kong.\n\nAccording to the Observatory, the weather on Monday will be cloudy with intermittent showers. The spokesman attributed the weather to a cold front moving across the Guangdong coast, gradually bringing showers and squally thunderstorms to the region.",
  "summary": "The Hong Kong Observatory has issued an amber rainstorm warning, with the signal expected to remain in place until 10pm on Sunday. The weather forecaster issued the warning at 8.20pm. “A few squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong,” a spokesman for the Observatory said. Showers would be heavy at times in the evening. The forecaster also warned that intense gusts reaching 70km/h…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning until 10pm Sunday",
    "Squally thunderstorms with heavy showers expected",
    "Gusts up to 70km/h may cause flooding and flash floods"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hong-kong-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning-11933460",
        "published": "2026-10-04T13:05:38.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}