Just after 5:30pm last night, the city issued an Emergency Warning via SMS advising of heavy rain and gale force winds from Tuesday through Thursday.

【深圳突发事件预警】深圳市政府提醒：28-30日受季风低压影响，我市有暴雨到大暴雨并有6-8级大风，请市民注意防范，远离危险区域。

[Shenzhen emergency warning] Shenzhen Municipal Government reminds: 28-30 due to monsoon low pressure, the city has heavy rainfall to heavy rain and 6-8 gale force, please take precautions, stay away from dangerous areas. (WeChat translation)

August 22, Shenzhen, Lizhi Park

As of 11:45pm last night, the Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau (SZMB) hadn't yet published any rain or wind alerts on their website. The Hong Kong Meteorological Bureau issued their Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 9:55pm; however, it was cancelled by this morning.

The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.

There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding.

Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. People who are likely to be affected by flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses.

The Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau did publish an article in Chinese yesterday, warning citizens to watch out for potential flooding due to the heavy rains. They forecast moderate to heavy rain on Tuesday the 28th with heavy rainstorms on the 29th and 30th. The main rainfall period is expected from the morning of the 29th to 30th with decreased rain on the 31st. The long duration and strong intensity of the rain may bring flooding and dangerous condititions.

Tips Published by the SZMB at 4:46pm Monday August 27th (Machine translated from Chinese):

1. This weather process not only accumulates large rainfall, but also is accompanied by 6-8 grade southwest winds. The public should pay attention to prevent the collapse of temporary structures and outdoor billboards, keep away from dangerous areas, and properly arrange the items on the balcony.

2. Recently, the city has experienced heavy rainfall for many days, and the accumulated rainfall is large. There are still heavy rains and heavy rains in the next 3 days. It is recommended to do the prevention of secondary disasters such as geological disasters and urban accumulation.

3. The recent high sea level tidal level, superimposed by the southwesterly winds, may cause the sea level and river water level to rise. Please keep the citizens away from dangerous areas such as seaside, river, dangerous house slopes and low-lying areas.

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