Severe weather | Rainstorm causes floods in several areas

The rainstorm that occurred early yesterday morning led to a large number of floods across the city, according to information released by the Civil Protection Center.

In Taipa, areas at the Cotai strip, the Macau International Airport, and some nearby Coloane sectors registered floods. Specifically, in Cotai, about 11 districts were affected by floods, including Rotunda do Istmo, Av. Do Aeroporto, and Estr. de Pac On. In particular, in an area close to Hac Sa Beach’s barbecue area, a landslide happened.

Police and firefighters have already been dispatched to the location to inspect the situation, and the Land and Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) is also following the case.

The road is temporarily closed.

The R. Central de T’oi San and R. da Missão de Fátima were also closed due to floods.

The Estr. Alm. Magalhães Correia towards Estr. Cel. Nicolau de Mesquita was only accessible to bus and private cars, while motorbikes were not allowed in the area and could only get access to Avenida Padre Tomas Pereira.

Typhoon signal one was hoisted yesterday when the rainstorm hit the city, and tropical storm Mawar was approaching the proximity of Macau [in Shantou, Guangdong].

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) also issued a rainstorm warning. In turn, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) issued a school suspension at 6.20 a.m. Nurseries, primary schools, and special education facilities were called to suspend classes for the whole day, although secondary education still proceeded.

Mawar arrived at Shantou late on Sunday night, having brought the rainstorm to Macau.