Heavy rain expected to continue in HK

Hong Kong and its vicinity have endured rainstorms. Its observatory has issued the highest storm alert as rain lashed the region. With more rainstorms expected, experts have asked residents to brace for this weather for some time.

The scene in Yuen Long in New Territories, posted on Youtube. Heavy rains that's pummelled all of Hong Kong for the last four days; stranding people indoors as waters rose, flooding certain areas of the city.

For the first time since 1998, Hong Kong witnessed its second black rainstorm warning before June, revealing the ravages of climate change.

And although the weather looks like it has improved, the Hong Kong Observatory still warns of thundery showers. It's been like that over the past few weeks; rain, shine; but more of rain, really. And experts warn Hong Kong residents may have to get used to this as the new normal.

Jinbao Lee is assistant professor from the Hong Kong University.

"It is very consistent of what we can expect from climate change, because warm ocean will supply more moisture, and warm atmosphere will hold and transport more moisture to land. As a result, there will be more extreme storms like this in Hong Kong and South China." Jinbao Lee said.

Just over a month ago, giant hailstones battered Hong Kong, as the Observatory raised the earlier black rainstorm warning in any given year since 1998.

The heavy rains then caused damage to building structures-stopped train services in key parts of the city and delayed flight schedules at the Hong Kong International Airport.

The Observatory is hoping to educate the public about these extreme weather changes. It has partnered with local TV stations to air a documentary for four consecutive Saturdays to make people aware of the threat of heavy rain to public safety.

Until then, people will have to accept the extreme weather shifts and changes; and be prepared for when the warnings come up again.