Typhoon Signal No 3 likely tomorrow, No 8 possible at the weekend; residents warned to beware of flooding.
Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
After yesterday’s deluge, which saw 234 millimetres of rain lash parts of Macao, observatory warns residents to beware of floods and landslides as more of the same is on the way.
Record-breaking rainfall accompanied by frequent storm warnings; storm on 12 May lasted for longer than 16 hours.
Nurseries, elderly service facilities and day care centres will remain open while much of city rides out wet weather.
Orange Cold Weather alert issued, while strong monsoon signal remains in force. Public advised to take precautions in view of unseasonably chilly conditions.
Following a warm weekend, strong winter monsoon will bring rain and chills to Macao next week, experts warn.
City warned to brace for frequent rain and winds gusting up to Force 6 today and tomorrow.
Temperatures expected to drop as low as 17 degrees Celsius this weekend.
The Civil Protection Operations Centre recorded nine minor incidents during the hoisting of Signal No. 8.