Almost 10,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in 14 hours, as storm dampens Hong Kong’s May Day break
Hong Kong saw 9,437 cloud-to-ground lightening strikes across a 14-hour period beginning at 9pm on Tuesday, as severe storms lashed the territory, according to the Observatory.
The Observatory said that heavy showers and squally thunderstorms will continue during Wednesday’s May Day holiday: “Showers will be heavy at times. Moderate east to northeasterly winds, gusty at times.”
The thunderstorm warning was first hoisted at 7.17pm on Tuesday and remained in force on Wednesday morning alongside an amber rainstorm warning.
Delays continued at Hong Kong’s international airport, with several planes diverted on Tuesday evening.
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