Recently, residents in several districts captured footage of a gigantic waterspout over the sea opposite Hung Hom and shared it on social media.
Choy Chun-wing, acting senior scientific officer of the Observatory, states on a radio program today (Sept. 30) that citizens should seek shelter or move indoors rather than standing by to record if they see a waterspout. Vessels should be steered away from the direction in which the waterspout is moving, as it could pose a danger.
He mentions that over the past 20 years, the Observatory has received an average of one report on waterspouts yearly, typically between May and October. Waterspouts observed in Hong Kong are more commonly found in peripheral areas, such as the western waters near Chek Lap Kok. This is the first time one has been discovered in Victoria Harbour.
He further notes that this waterspout was relatively weak. It will be dangerous if citizens approach the shoreline in such a situation. If things are lifted and falling back down, it poses a risk.
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