HKO warns widespread heavy rain may affect territory within hours

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued an alert that widespread heavy rain may affect the territory within the next few hours, urging the public to remain vigilant. The warning comes as multiple weather systems approach the region.

An upper-air disturbance is currently bringing showers to Guangdong today. Meanwhile, a tropical cyclone over Luzon is expected to move toward the Guangdong coast and gradually intensify over the coming days. However, the system's movement and intensity remain uncertain due to the influence of the northeast monsoon.

This tropical cyclone is forecast to bring showers and squally thunderstorms to the Guangdong coast later this week and through the weekend, with increasing winds and swells expected across the region.

Additionally, another tropical cyclone is predicted to form east of the Philippines in the western North Pacific later this week, gradually intensifying before entering the northern South China Sea early next week and approaching southern China's coastline.