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Amber Rainstorm Warning Hits Hong Kong; Hikers Rescued

4/5/2026

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The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Saturday for heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour.
Rescuers responded to hikers in Tai Po who lost their way amid the downpour.
The amber warning was lifted at 1:40pm the same day, with more rain forecast for Sunday.
A stronger anticyclone is expected to improve conditions later next week, bringing hotter weather to Guangdong.

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The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Saturday for heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour.
Rescuers responded to hikers in Tai Po who lost their way amid the downpour.
The amber warning was lifted at 1:40pm the same day, with more rain forecast for Sunday.
A stronger anticyclone is expected to improve conditions later next week, bringing hotter weather to Guangdong.