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Dozens dead as severe flooding hits Beijing and neighbouring provinces

Dozens dead as severe flooding hits Beijing and neighbouring provinces

China has allocated millions in emergency funds to regions devastated by heavy downpours and floods that...
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Hong Kong issues 4th black rainstorm alert in 8 days as heavy rains lash city, flood some areas
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South China Morning Post

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  • South China Morning Post

Hong Kong issues 4th black rainstorm alert in 8 days as heavy rains lash city, flood some areas

Read more: Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued a black rainstorm signal for a second time in six hours on August 5, 2025, as heavy showers drenched the city, paralysing many public services and prompting authorities to suspend classes. The Hong Kong Observatory raised its highest-level rainstorm warning at 5.50am and said it would remain in force until at least 3pm. The previous warning was issued at 11.45pm on August 4. The latest black warning was the fourth time in eight days that the observatory issued the signal, as a string of severe weather hit the city.

Hong Kong to keep black rainstorm signal in force until at least 5pm
Hong Kong to keep black rainstorm signal in force until at least 5pm

South China Morning Post

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  • South China Morning Post

Hong Kong to keep black rainstorm signal in force until at least 5pm

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing . New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong's weather forecaster issues a black rainstorm signal for a second time in six hours, with heavy showers flooding different areas and bringing the city to a standstill. The Hong Kong Observatory says on Tuesday that the highest-level rainstorm warning will be kept in force until at least 5pm. So far, 101 flights are delayed, two cancelled and two diverted to other airports. Follow the Post's updates as downpours batter the city. Play Reporting by Hoi Ying Lo, Oscar Liu, Connor Mycroft, Denise Tsang and Jeffie Lam More from our coverage:

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