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https://scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1431298/hong-kong-will-see-more-extreme-temperatures-future-say-scientists
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Hong Kong will see more extreme temperatures in future, say scientists

Blame our fluctuating temperatures on winter monsoon, scientists say

A woman wraps up warm against Hong Kong's cold temperatures, which were lower last week than in Sochi, Russia. Photo: David Wong

Hongkongers may see more extreme weather and cold winter spells in the future as the world's oceans warm up, scientists say.

The warning was issued as temperatures dropped dramatically from a warm and humid 21.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday afternoon to a low of 7.9 yesterday morning.