Hong Kong Observatory issues first cold weather warning for winter, as mercury dips to 12 degrees Celsius
- Temperatures drop to 12 degrees Celsius in urban areas, with cool temperatures expected through to Thursday
- Some shrug off cooler weather, but forecaster urges residents to keep warm, particularly elderly and those with chronic illnesses

The Hong Kong Observatory issued the first cold weather warning of the season on Saturday with temperatures falling to as low as 12 degrees Celsius (53.6 Fahrenheit) in urban areas, and predicted to drop to single digits in the New Territories.
The weather forecaster, which issued the warning at 6am, said minimum temperatures in urban areas would be about 12 degrees overnight and on Sunday morning, and a few degrees lower in the New Territories.
The cooler weather was expected to continue through to Thursday, after which temperatures would rise.
Residents wrapped up in warm coats and jumpers amid the cooler temperatures, with some opting for hats and scarves to protect against the chilly breeze.
At Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak, the temperature lingered below 10 degrees, reaching 5.9 degrees at its coldest point.