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Hong Kong faces another wet weekend as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the city

Hong Kong has been hit by more heavy showers and thunderstorms as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pearl River Estuary.
The downpours prompted…

By Samantha Johnson / June 13, 2026

Hong Kong has been hit by more heavy showers and thunderstorms as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pearl River Estuary.

The downpours prompted the Hong Kong Observatory to issue an amber rainstorm warning – the lowest in a three-tier system – at 5am on Saturday, before cancelling it at 8.45am.

More than 30mm of rainfall was recorded in many areas during the morning.

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Tsuen Wan was among the worst hit, recording 70mm of rain – a level comparable to the threshold for a top-tier black rainstorm warning.

The Observatory expects the stormy conditions to persist until at least Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
The Observatory expects the stormy conditions to persist until at least Monday. Photo: Karma Lo

The Observatory warned of possible flash floods, urging people to stay away from watercourses and advising drivers to be alert.

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