Flash flood warning issued

A flash flood warning is in effect for northern and north-eastern districts.

This alert message is valid from 2 pm and will be terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Hazard Info

Rainfall accumulations of up to 50mm ( 2 inches) have already occurred over some northern and north-eastern districts.

Further accumulations of 25 to 50mm (1 to 2 inches) is likely over these districts during the remainder of the afternoon.

Key Message: Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period:

• Significant runoff from higher elevations.
• Significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
• Large water settlements on roads and fields.
• Significant adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
• Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable.
• Large objects or debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast moving water flows.
• Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.