Torrential rain turns flights of steps into treacherous torrents across the city.
Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg
Hours of unexpected torrential rain sent Hong Kong into meltdown Friday, with roads under water, schools and transport services shut down and serious damage across the city.
The heaviest recorded rain since Hong Kong started keeping track in 1884 started late Thursday night, with the city’s observatory issuing its highest “black” rainstorm warning. Here’s a snapshot of scenes from around the city.