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The Hong Kong Observatory has warned that hail may affect the city shortly, after issuing the amber rainstorm signal on Sunday afternoon.
The amber signal was raised at 2.20pm, indicating heavy rain exceeding 30mm (1.2 inches) per hour had fallen or was expected to persist across the city.
“Hong Kong is expected to be affected by hail in the short term,” the…