(click on image to enlarge)Well, it tipped it down for 24 hours. More than 200mm overnight and then a further 70mm (in just one hour on Saturday morning). Prior to this morning's deluge, Hong Kong Observatory issued a 'black' rainstorm warning and advised people to "take shelter in a safe place and stay there".
The overall result? Locals found themselves knee-deep in water in Sheung Wan, Western and Wanchai on Hong Kong island. There were floods in the New Territories; landslides here and there; and delays at Hong Kong International Airport.
Meanwhile, Mister Bijou got off lightly, but was obliged to delay shopping for fruit and veg.
Fortunately, there are no known fatalities.
Sunday UPDATE: Regrettably, two people were wiped out by a landside on Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun.
Elsewhere, land access to Tai O, Lantau island, is still blocked as a result yesterday's major deluge. The village is also currently without landline telephone links and fresh water.
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