Severe weather and window safety
Stay away from floodwater during rainstorms
Avoid low-lying flooded areas and watercourses; during a Black Rainstorm Warning, stay indoors or shelter safely and follow official and employer instructions.
Why it matters
Water depth and flow can change suddenly and cause falls, trapping, or sweeping away.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Walking into floodwater where the ground cannot be seen just to continue a journey.
Correct action
Avoid low-lying flooded areas and watercourses; during a Black Rainstorm Warning, stay indoors or shelter safely and follow official and employer instructions.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- Avoid low-lying flooded areas and watercourses; during a Black Rainstorm Warning, stay indoors or shelter safely and follow official and employer instructions.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Observatory — Rainstorm Warning System
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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