Amber warning in force

The Observatory issued the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 4.50 pm, with more than 30 millimeters of hourly rainfall falling or expected to fall.

The warning follows the special weather tip at 4.25 pm, indicating that intense gusts of up to 70 km per hour could affect the city.

Meanwhile, a thunderstorm warning was issued at 2:45 pm and will remain in force until 6.30pm, with squally thunderstorms likely.

The weather watchdog said the showers and thunderstorms associated with an upper-air disturbance are affecting Guangdong, causing local temperatures to soar to 35 degrees in the afternoon.

There will be showers at first with squally thunderstorms, according to the forecast for today.

Over the next few days, citizens can expect a mix of brief showers, sunny intervals, and hot weather.