Rainstorm Warning Announcement A Hong Kong Observatory 2006-04-24T05:31:06+08:00 The content available in this file, including but not limited to all text, graphics, drawings, diagrams, photographs and compilation of data or other materials are protected by copyright. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the owner of all copyright works contained in this website. Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making available of such copyright works to the public is strictly prohibited unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Hong Kong Observatory. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (including its servants and agents) makes no warranty, statement or representation, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, availability, completeness or usefulness of the information, contained herein, and in so far as permitted by law, shall not have any legal liability or responsibility (including liability for negligence) for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) which may result, whether directly or indirectly, from the supply or use of such information. You are welcome to write to the Hong Kong Observatory for authorization to make available information on this file to the public. For enquires, please contact the Hong Kong Observatory by e-mail (mailbox@hko.gov.hk) or fax (2311 9448). Rainstorm Warning Announcement Amber 2006-04-24T05:30:00+08:00 1 AMBER RAINSTORM WARNING SIGNAL SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ISSUED AT 5:30 A.M. THE RAINSTORM WARNING SIGNAL IS NOW AMBER. THIS MEANS THAT HEAVY RAIN HAS FALLEN OR IS EXPECTED TO FALL GENERALLY OVER HONG KONG, EXCEEDING 30 MILLIMETRES IN AN HOUR, AND IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE. THERE WILL BE FLOODING IN SOME LOW-LYING AND POORLY DRAINED AREAS. PEOPLE WHO ARE LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THEIR EXPOSURE TO RISK POSED BY THE HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING. PLEASE CONTINUE TO EXERCISE DUE CARE. PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO TRAVEL SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS AND TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS. PLEASE LISTEN TO RADIO OR WATCH TELEVISION FOR TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE RAINSTORM.