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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong's weather, covering typhoon warnings, black rain alerts, flooding, heatwaves and the impact of extreme weather events and climate change on the city.
- The current compensation scheme only covers deaths and injuries incurred under a No 8 typhoon signal or higher, or under a red or black rainstorm warning
- The amendment will expand that coverage to include periods of ‘extreme conditions’, which can be announced by the chief secretary
In the heat and humidity of places like Singapore and Hong Kong, we rely on air cons to stay comfortable. They use a lot of electricity, and generating it adds to global warming, so we use them more. We need alternatives, say ecologists.
In the heat and humidity of places like Singapore and Hong Kong, we rely on air cons to stay comfortable. They use a lot of electricity, and generating it adds to global warming, so we use them more. We need alternatives, say ecologists.
Often mild temperatures mean a layered approach to menswear with warmer wools and cottons, allows for personal expression with colours and patterns
Often mild temperatures mean a layered approach to menswear with warmer wools and cottons, allows for personal expression with colours and patterns
Mercury drops to 7.7 degrees in Tsim Sha Tsui on Friday morning, and temperatures are expected to remain low until next Wednesday.
Mercury drops to 7.7 degrees in Tsim Sha Tsui on Friday morning, and temperatures are expected to remain low until next Wednesday.
The lows will dip to around 8 degrees on Friday and Saturday in urban areas, while the New Territories will be a couple of degrees colder, Hong Kong Observatory says.
The lows will dip to around 8 degrees on Friday and Saturday in urban areas, while the New Territories will be a couple of degrees colder, Hong Kong Observatory says.
Winter monsoon is expected to reach southern coast of China on Wednesday and gain strength later in the week, bringing cloudy and cold weather.
Winter monsoon is expected to reach southern coast of China on Wednesday and gain strength later in the week, bringing cloudy and cold weather.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei delivered the 3.38kg boy, though no media were allowed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei delivered the 3.38kg boy, though no media were allowed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Temperatures on Tai Mo Shan hovered between 0 and minus 1 degrees Celsius in the early hours, according to the Observatory.
Temperatures on Tai Mo Shan hovered between 0 and minus 1 degrees Celsius in the early hours, according to the Observatory.
A cold front headed towards the southern coast of China should bring patchy rain and a significant dip in temperature on Wednesday and Thursday.
A cold front headed towards the southern coast of China should bring patchy rain and a significant dip in temperature on Wednesday and Thursday.
Three of the city’s 18 air quality monitoring stations register ‘serious’ levels of pollution, while several others record ‘very high’ or ‘high’ levels.
Three of the city’s 18 air quality monitoring stations register ‘serious’ levels of pollution, while several others record ‘very high’ or ‘high’ levels.
Temperatures expected to hit 13 degrees Celsius by Tuesday morning, before climbing back up during the week, then dropping again on Friday.
Temperatures expected to hit 13 degrees Celsius by Tuesday morning, before climbing back up during the week, then dropping again on Friday.
The air is cool and the humidity is gone, so now is the time to try some steep exposed hikes that you may have been avoiding in summer.
The air is cool and the humidity is gone, so now is the time to try some steep exposed hikes that you may have been avoiding in summer.
Notwithstanding the advancement of weather forecast tools over the past decade, it remains challenging to forecast heavy rain with a long lead time.
Notwithstanding the advancement of weather forecast tools over the past decade, it remains challenging to forecast heavy rain with a long lead time.
Tuen Mun, Tung Chung and Southern district were the worst affected, while Central, Mong Kok, and Sham Shui Po were among the other areas deemed ‘high’ risk.
Tuen Mun, Tung Chung and Southern district were the worst affected, while Central, Mong Kok, and Sham Shui Po were among the other areas deemed ‘high’ risk.
Air Quality Health Index reaches ‘serious’ level in Central, Tung Chung, Yuen Long and Tuen Mun, amongst others.
Air Quality Health Index reaches ‘serious’ level in Central, Tung Chung, Yuen Long and Tuen Mun, amongst others.
A warming world puts the Pearl River Delta and Greater Bay Area at higher risk of extreme weather events. Building and restoring coastal wetland ecosystems is a cost-effective approach to mitigating these threats.
A warming world puts the Pearl River Delta and Greater Bay Area at higher risk of extreme weather events. Building and restoring coastal wetland ecosystems is a cost-effective approach to mitigating these threats.
Don’t let a bad weather forecast spoil your next trip. These five free apps will help you plan the perfect journey or activity and make sure it doesn’t rain on your parade.
Don’t let a bad weather forecast spoil your next trip. These five free apps will help you plan the perfect journey or activity and make sure it doesn’t rain on your parade.
No 3 warning signal cancelled at 9.10am on Saturday, with typhoon downgraded to a tropical storm.