In Hong Kong, dazzling images appeared of ten thousand lightning bolts that brightened the night sky
Dolly – a natural spectacle of sounds and lights. The sky over Hong Kong was filled with flashes of light during the night from Tuesday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 1. The local weather observatory recorded nearly 10,000 lightning strikes between 9pm and 11am.
As many as 5,914 lightning strikes struck Hong Kong in one hour in the evening, giving the impression that lightning was falling continuously. As you can see in the video above. The New Territories region and Hong Kong Island, both located in the east, were most affected by this weather phenomenon.
In addition to the nearly simultaneous lightning, heavy rain fell on the area. Hong Kong is accustomed to high humidity levels in this pre-monsoon period, which begins in mid-May. according to Hong Kong Meteorological ObservatoryAnd shower “Severe thunderstorms” It is scheduled to run until May 2.
Despite the weather conditions, the fireworks and drone display continues on the evening of May 1 in Victoria Harbour. Hong Kong is counting on this event to be the beginning of “Golden Week.” – Chinese national holidays – and enhancing the tourism economy. Tourists are asked to bring something to cover themselves.
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