Hong Kong witnessed a stunning display of nature's power as nearly 10,000 lightning strikes illuminated the city overnight. From towering residential buildings to iconic landmarks, witness the electrifying spectacle that lit up the skies. Stay tuned for more updates on this breathtaking event
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00:00 Hong Kong experienced a spectacular display of nature's fury as nearly 10,000 cloud-to-ground
00:10 lightning strikes illuminated the city's skies from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.
00:16 According to data from the city's weather observatory, this staggering number of lightning
00:21 bolts is not only mesmerizing but also a testament to the power of nature.
00:28 As April transitions into monsoon season, Hong Kong typically sees high humidity, setting
00:34 the stage for sudden downpours and thunderstorms.
00:37 However, the intensity of Tuesday night's thunderstorm took residents by surprise, with
00:43 rain pouring down and lightning illuminating the skyline.
00:48 Starting at 9pm on Tuesday, the spectacle unfolded as the observatory recorded an astonishing
00:54 5,914 lightning bolts in just one hour.
01:00 This relentless display continued into Wednesday's early hours, with 9,437 ground-to-lightning
01:07 strikes by 10.59am.
01:10 The New Territory's east region bore the burnt of the lightning skies, with Hong Kong
01:15 Island also experiencing its fair share of electrifying moments.
01:19 Tall residential buildings served as a backdrop to the dazzling display, their silhouettes
01:25 outlined by the constant flashes of lightning.
01:29 The thunderstorm wreaked havoc beyond just the visual spectacle, causing delays at Hong
01:34 Kong's International Airport and wreaking havoc in the eastern Sai Kung region.
01:39 Violent winds lashed at Cantonese Opera Theatre constructed of bamboo scaffolding, highlighting
01:46 the sheer force of nature's fury.
01:48 Despite the chaos, the Hong Kong Observatory issued warnings of continued showers and squally
01:54 thunderstorms throughout the evening and into Thursday.
01:58 Adding to the mix, Hong Kong had planned a pyrotechnic show on Wednesday evening to mark
02:03 the start of China's Golden Week, a time when Chinese travellers typically flock to the
02:08 city for holidays.
02:10 However, the thunderstorm may have put a damper on these festivities, underscoring the need
02:16 to adapt plans in the face of nature's fury.
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