Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy rains as Shenzhen hit with thunderstorms

Hong Kong should brace for heavy downpours over the next couple of hours, according to the local forecaster, as Shenzhen experiences showers and thunderstorms with a trough of low pressure affecting the northern part of the South China Sea and the coast of Guangdong.

The Observatory issued the alert at 4pm on Thursday, reminding the public to stay vigilant and expect wet conditions over the coming nine days.

Under the influence of a trough of low pressure and upper-air disturbances, there will also be showers and thunderstorms over the coast of Guangdong on Friday, according to the Observatory.