Storm and Heavy Rain Guide

Where to check warnings and announcements

This site does not display live warnings. Before travelling or making work plans, check the Hong Kong Observatory’s current warnings and issue time, then follow your employer, school and transport operator’s latest notices.

• Hong Kong Observatory: current warnings
• Labour Department: work arrangements in adverse weather
• Education Bureau: school arrangements

Before going to work

1. Check the warning type, issue time and latest update.
2. Read your employer’s arrangements for reporting, leaving work, resuming duty or working remotely. Contact your supervisor if unclear.
3. Check MTR, bus and other transport notices, allowing time for diversions or service changes.
4. If the route or workplace is unsafe, follow your employer’s arrangements and the Labour Department guidance.

Arrangements differ by role and service needs. This guide does not replace an employer’s instructions or legal advice.

What families and carers should check

• Look for school, school-bus and after-school activity announcements.
• Check transport, road and lift service changes along the journey.
• Make sure older relatives, young children and family members with regular appointments have essential medicine, drinking water and a way to contact you.
• Confirm where family members are and keep a backup contact available.

Household preparation checklist

• Charge phones and power banks; save the Observatory and transport notice pages.
• Check windows, drains and balcony items; secure objects that could be blown away.
• Prepare drinking water, regular medicine, a torch and basic first-aid items.
• Keep contact details for building management, family and emergency services accessible.

Frequently asked questions