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Historic Rainfall Hits Hong Kong, Chaos Ensues

8/5/2025

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Hong Kong was drenched in a historic deluge on Tuesday, with a staggering 358.8mm (14.1 inches) of rain—the highest August total since 1884. The relentless downpour triggered the city's second-longest black rainstorm warning, lasting over 11 hours, leading to suspended classes and delayed flights as authorities scrambled to manage the chaos.

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Hong Kong was drenched in a historic deluge on Tuesday, with a staggering 358.8mm (14.1 inches) of rain—the highest August total since 1884. The relentless downpour triggered the city's second-longest black rainstorm warning, lasting over 11 hours, leading to suspended classes and delayed flights as authorities scrambled to manage the chaos.