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Serious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm signal

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has warned of severe downpours and serious flooding in Yuen Long under the amber rainstorm signal. The Hong Kong Observatory, which issued the signal at 5.30am on Tuesday, said hourly rainfall in the northwestern New Territories district was expected to exceed, or had already exceeded, 100mm. “There is a severe rainstorm in Yuen...
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir
KUALA LANGAT: Lebih 3,000 penduduk di Kampung Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini terjejas selepas kediaman dan laluan utama di kawasan itu dilanda banjir susulan ban Sungai Langat pecah kelmarin. Kejadian itu dilaporkan terjadi selepas sebuah ban dekat kunci air di kawasan berkenaan pecah kira-kira pukul 10.30 malam sebelum air melimpah masuk ke ... Read more The post Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BOL News
· Jul 12, 2026
NDMA issues glacial flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, KP amid monsoon spell
The PMD warned that communities living in low lying areas and along riverbanks could face sudden flooding. The post NDMA issues glacial flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, KP amid monsoon spell appeared first on BOL News.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Serious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm warning
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has warned of severe downpours and serious flooding in Yuen Long under the amber rainstorm signal. The Hong Kong Observatory, which issued the warning signal at 5.30am on Tuesday, said hourly rainfall in the northwestern New Territories district was expected to exceed, or had already exceeded, 100mm. “There is a severe rainstorm...
NDTV
· Jul 9, 2026
Updates: Monsoon Spell Continues In Delhi, Waterlogging In Several Parts
Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: Heavy monsoon rain hits Delhi NCR with waterlogging reported in key areas
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 9, 2026
Delhi-NCR & Mumbai Rain Highlights: Delhi faces severe disruption as heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic
Find here all the highlights on weather in Delhi-NCR Mumbai live
The Suburban
· Jul 1, 2026
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Reuters
· Jun 25, 2026
Heavy rains from nearby typhoon flood southern Taiwan
Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan. Although Typhoon Mekkhala, which is heading towards Japan, will not make landfall in Taiwan, its outer bands are bringing torrential rain to parts of the island, especially in Kaohsiung and Pingtung in the south. #taiwan #flood #typhoon #taipei #flooding
India Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Live: Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR, commuters brave severe waterlogging
Live: Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR, commuters brave severe waterlogging
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jul 13, 2026
Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio
DEL RIO, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT - Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall Saturday morning caused widespread flooding, mudslides and property damage ...
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 13, 2026
Floodwaters Sweep Away Vehicles in China After Powerful Storm
Eyewitness video shows floodwaters sweeping away vehicles in China’s northern Hebei province after Typhoon Bavi, the country’s strongest storm this year. Authorities have warned of torrential rain and heightened flood risks across several provinces after roads were submerged by severe flooding. #China
WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
WRAL Weather Alert Day due to wind damage, flood threat Sunday evening
Some storms Sunday evening could produce localized wind damage and/or brief flooding.
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 25, 2026
Heavy rain triggers flooding across Taiwan
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) Torrential rain caused widespread flooding and landslides across Taiwan on Thursday, stranding residents, disrupting traffic and prompting work and school suspensions in several cities and counties.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 6, 2026
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
Typhoon in China kills 15 and forces tens of thousands to flee
ALBAWABA - Typhoon ‘Maysak’ has caused extreme flooding in southern China with the tropical storm expected to continue into the following days...
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 9, 2026
Southern China reels from storm floods
Beijing, July 9: A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused...
India TV News
· Jul 2, 2026
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many areas, school holiday declared in Palghar
Amid heavy rains, several areas of Mumbai and neighbouring MMR districts of Palghar, Thane and Raigad reported reporter massive waterlogging as these areas witnessed over 100 mm to 200 mm of rainfall, which, led to inundation, traffic jams. The IMD’s Regional Meteorological Observatory (RMC) issued a red alert for the Palghar district for Thursday. Palghar Collector Dr Indu Rani Jakhar has declared school holidays on Thursday in wake of the forecast.
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
Flash flood threat intensifies across the Northeast
A Level 3 of 4 flash flood risk covers New York City, Long Island and parts of southern New England as heavy rain ramps up throughout the day.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
Heavy rain leaves trail of damage in Chungcheong, North Jeolla
Heavy rain pounding the Chungcheong and North Jeolla provinces toppled trees and flooded roads Wednesday, with damage reported across the affected areas. A total of 25 cases of facility damage had been reported as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Of these, 22 involved public facilities, including 11 fallen trees, two flooded roads, two drainage failures, two flooded underground spaces, tw
Hi China
· Jun 30, 2026
A bird's-eye view of Xiangride River
Summer brings the Xiangride River in Qinghai into its high-water season. From above, the winding river carves through the southeastern edge of the Qaidam Basin, creating a breathtaking landscape across the vast plateau. #SeeChina
UrduPoint
· Jul 4, 2026
Assessment of Glacier-Induced Flood Risks in Pershing Valley; Immediate Protective Measures Ordered
Assessment of Glacier-Induced Flood Risks in Pershing Valley; Immediate Protective Measures Ordered
ABC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm
A southern Chinese region is reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain on Wednesday from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 10, 2026
Heavy rains batter northern provinces as flood, landslide risks rise in Vietnam
Heavy rains batter northern provinces as flood, landslide risks rise in Vietnam
WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington
· Jul 11, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 2:14PM EDT until July 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issued: Sat Jul 11 | 2:14 PMIn effect for: Inland New HanoverSevere: MinorCertainty: LikelyUrgency: Expected* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation...
The Economic Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Delhi-NCR weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely
Delhi-NCR weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely
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Related coverage for "Serious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm signal": Utusan Malaysia — Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir. BOL News — NDMA issues glacial flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, KP amid monsoon spell. South China Morning Post — Serious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm warning. NDTV — Updates: Monsoon Spell Continues In Delhi, Waterlogging In Several Parts. The Hindu BusinessLine — Delhi-NCR & Mumbai Rain Highlights: Delhi faces severe disruption as heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic. The Suburban — flooding damage. Reuters — Heavy rains from nearby typhoon flood southern Taiwan. India Today — Live: Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR, commuters brave severe waterlogging. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio. Al Arabiya English — Floodwaters Sweep Away Vehicles in China After Powerful Storm. WRAL News — WRAL Weather Alert Day due to wind damage, flood threat Sunday evening. Focus Taiwan — Heavy rain triggers flooding across Taiwan. The New Zealand Herald — Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. Al Bawaba — Typhoon in China kills 15 and forces tens of thousands to flee. The Rising Nepal — Southern China reels from storm floods. India TV News — Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many areas, school holiday declared in Palghar. CNN — Flash flood threat intensifies across the Northeast. The korea Herald News — Heavy rain leaves trail of damage in Chungcheong, North Jeolla. Hi China — A bird's-eye view of Xiangride River. UrduPoint — Assessment of Glacier-Induced Flood Risks in Pershing Valley; Immediate Protective Measures Ordered. ABC News — Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm. Borneo Bulletin — Heavy rains batter northern provinces as flood, landslide risks rise in Vietnam. WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington — Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 2:14PM EDT until July 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC. The Economic Times — Delhi-NCR weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely


