more than 10 thousand rays illuminate the sky in a single night

2024-05-03 08:12:14

Hong Kongknown for its impressive skyline of skyscrapers and bustling activity, became the scene of an unusual natural spectacle last Tuesday night.

a thunderstormlike rarely seen in the region, illuminated the sky with almost 10,000 lightning bolts in a single nightaccording to data provided by the municipal meteorological observatory.

From nine at night, the city witnessed an overwhelming spectacle as the sky lit up with up to 5,914 rays in one hourpainting a surreal picture of the pointed skyscrapers that characterize its skyline.

This phenomenon, more typical of science fiction movies, left residents amazed and, in some cases, worried by the intensity of the storm.

However, the beauty of the natural spectacle was marred by the havoc it left in its wake. Delays at Hong Kong international airport, one of the busiest in the world, caused inconvenience and alterations in the travel plans of thousands of passengers.

Additionally, the intense gusts of wind associated with the storm caused significant property damage, including the destruction of a Cantonese opera house made of bamboo, as seen in images shared on social media.

Weather authorities warned that adverse weather conditions could persist, with rainfall and thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday. Given this, residents are recommended to pay attention to updates and take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

Although Hong Kong is accustomed to the arrival of the monsoon season, this exceptional thunderstorm has left an indelible mark on the memories of its inhabitants, reminding them of the strength and unpredictable beauty of nature.

With information from EFE

Graduated from the Autonomous University of the West in 2009 and dedicated to the media since 2010 when he joined El Debate. Since then he has covered various information sources on human and health issues. He is currently the main information editor of the Health section. He has attended several national health conferences on diabetes and vaccines. He also writes various topics focused on traditional medicine, herbal remedies, prevention of chronic diseases and related news from the World Health Organization (WHO), Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris), Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco). ) and Ministry of Health (SSA).

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2024-05-03 08:12:14