Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory says squally thunderstorms are expected over Hong Kong, while intense gusts reaching 70 km/h could affect city

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued an amber rainstorm warning, with the signal expected to remain in place until 10pm on Sunday.

The weather forecaster issued the warning at 8.20pm.

“A few squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong,” a spokesman for the Observatory said.

Showers would be heavy at times in the evening.