This is stated in a statement issued by the authorities.
At 05:55 local time (00:55 Moscow time), the Hong Kong Meteorological Observatory announced a red storm warning due to heavy rains.
As stated in the government statement, "since a red storm warning is currently in effect due to heavy rain, classes in all schools are suspended today."
According to the observatory, such a warning means that more than 50 mm of precipitation falls in the city per hour. It is emphasized that a heavy downpour can cause flooding of roads, traffic jams. In some areas of the city, rains can lead to floods, writes TASS.
In Hong Kong, school classes were canceled due to heavy rains
NIA-CHINA
The Hong Kong government canceled classes in the city's schools due to heavy rains.