Hong Kong has been battered by heavy rainstorms, with the Observatory issuing the black rainstorm signal, the highest in a three-tier warning system, twice over two days.
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The second black signal lasted for more than 11 hours on Tuesday as downpours triggered significant flooding in areas such as Tseung Kwan O, Central and Western district, and Tai Po.
Floodwaters reached knee height at one point on Tuesday, with muddy water flowing like waterfalls in some locations.
The Post looks at how such weather can impact the city and why some rainstorm warnings can last a whole day.
1. What happened?
The Observatory issued a black warning at 5.50am on Tuesday, the second time in six hours at 5.40am, as heavy showers brought the city to a standstill and triggered the suspension of schools and public services.
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