All-time record rainfall struck Hong Kong on September 7 and 8, 2023, flooding streets, underground stations and shopping malls; causing landslides, and leaving at least two people dead and injuring more than 100 people.
The gravity of the rainstorm, which is a rarity for the city, was so strong that stock markets and schools were suspended, as the Asian financial hub was hit by the heaviest rainstorms in 140 years based on records.
It is one of the most devastating consequences due to global climate change, and it certainly is an alarming issue that needs to be addressed internationally, comprehensively with collective efforts of all people and governments.
Damaged vehicles are seen at a roundabout after they were submerged by heavy floods due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
A car is towed away after it fell into the hole of a subsided road due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
A car park is submerged completely by water and muds due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
Vehicles are submerged completely by water and muds due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
A shopping mall is submerged completely by water and muds due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
Debris of a landslide due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
Rescuers inspect a flooded shopping mall due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
Multi-billion buildings on the brink of collapse after a landslide due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
Chaotic streets due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
Chaotic streets due to the once-in-a-century rai storm in Hong Kong
