Hongkongers shared photos and videos of the sudden Black Rain downpour on Wednesday. Below are some of the most dramatic clips doing the rounds on social media. Click here for a full update on the incoming typhoon.
Extraordinary. Hundreds of bricks washed away during today’s #blackrain remain after flood waters clear at Chai Wan roundabout. #hk 📷FB pic.twitter.com/m1RemV6Fb9
— Brandon (@b3108) October 19, 2016
Black Rainstorm warning in #HongKong many streets flooding. pic.twitter.com/rqGkqJThnc
— John Ho (何John) (@JohnMho) October 19, 2016
A very wet #HongKong 😖 pic.twitter.com/niWfSDLaDF
— John Ho (何John) (@JohnMho) October 19, 2016
Tai Tam Reservoir Bridge closed due to flooding, cutting off the South Side of Hong Kong Island. pic.twitter.com/K2IfUcb0kL
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) October 19, 2016
According to the Observatory, Typhoon Haima will move across the northern part of the South China Sea on Thursday and will move progressively towards the coast of Guangdong. Local winds will strengthen gradually overnight. The Observatory may issue the Strong Wind Signal, No.3 later on Thursday.
