More than 350mm (13.8 inches) of rain was recorded – the highest daily rainfall for August in over 140 years.

Record-setting rain has brought chaos to parts of Hong Kong, with submerged streets, stranded buses and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going out.

More than 350mm (13.8 inches) of rain was recorded – the highest daily rainfall for August in over 140 years.

Highest daily rainfall in August on record causes flooding, landslides and disruption to public services.

Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and flooding