black rainstorm warning hong kong

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The black rainstorm warning in Hong Kong has been frequently issued recently due to intense rainfall caused by tropical cyclones like Podul.

Hong Kong has seen a surge in black rainstorm warnings, the highest level rainfall alert, primarily due to heavy rains associated with tropical cyclones such as Podul. These warnings signal extreme weather with widespread flooding risks, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures. The Hong Kong Observatory is also exploring new AI forecasting models to better predict such extreme weather events.