{
  "id": 11933460,
  "title": "Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hong-kong-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning-11933460",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:05:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "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, set to remain in effect until 10pm on Sunday. Forecaster cautioned that squally thunderstorms would be expected over the city. These storms would produce heavy showers at times during the evening. The expert also warned of gusts reaching 70km/h (43mph) that could impact the area. Flash flooding was possible due to heavy rain, with flooding anticipated in low-lying and poorly drained regions. The amber rainstorm signal indicates that rainfall exceeding 30mm (one inch) per hour has occurred or is anticipated in Hong Kong. The Observatory forecast cloudy conditions with intermittent showers for Monday. A cold front was moving across Guangdong's coast, 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…",
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hong-kong-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning",
        "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."
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