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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.
A landslide is cleared by workers on a road leading to Shek O and Big Wave Bay in Hong Kong in September 2023. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Technology can help as Hong Kong’s rainy season poses threat of landslides

City has made advances to guard against dangerous slopes, but with climate change affecting weather patterns, vigilance remains paramount.

Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | Perils of Hong Kong summer could spell disaster for a winter wardrobe

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Hong Kong braces for midweek heavy showers and squally thunderstorms

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Hong Kong set for heavy showers, thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon

Observatory says areas of thundery showers continuing to develop over vicinity of Pearl River Delta under influence of trough of low pressure.

Residents cross the street in Central during a rainy spell. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to spend HK$300 million on flood-control steps to protect from megastorms

Authorities outline strategies and facility upgrades to better protect city from extreme weather events such as super typhoons and flooding that hit in 2023.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities step up safety measures after worker dies from heatstroke

Labour Department, Occupational Safety and Health Council launch subsidy scheme to help employers buy cooling equipment at a discount.

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Hong Kong Observatory issues third ‘very hot weather’ warning in 5 days

Forecaster urges residents to take precautions as temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius in most places.

The signal marks the third “very hot weather” warning issued within five days, following the previous ones on Saturday and Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to map safety risks of city’s numerous natural slopes using drones

Geotechnical Engineering Office’s Lawrence Shum also says his team will test landslide prediction model this rainy season.

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Temperatures in Hong Kong set to drop to 19 degrees on Mother’s Day

Observatory says cold front over the northern part of southern China is moving southwards gradually.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal on Wednesday afternoon

An amber rainstorm warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour.

Gloomy skies hang over the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse

Rainy, hot days ahead for Hong Kong, with mercury to hit 31 degrees on Sunday

Showers expected on Buddha’s Birthday on Monday, when colourful bun-snatching festival will also be held on Cheung Chau island.

Hazy skies are seen across Victoria Harbour from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

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Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory

In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to affect vicinity of Pearl River Delta.

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Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.

People make the most of the hot weather across the city’s major beaches during the Easter long weekend. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

Observatory says humid conditions and a few showers expected over the weekend.

The Observatory says the mercury will range between 24 and 28 degrees on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Raise awareness of air pollution hazards in Hong Kong

We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.

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Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

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Hong Kong boosts flood response with new robot deployments

The four pumping machines are capable of draining the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour.

The combined drainage capacity of the four new pumping machines is the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour. Photo: May Tse
Explainers

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong suddenly blanketed in haze and how much longer will it last?

The Post breaks down what’s behind the dusty, dry weather that triggered a health warning.

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Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Hong Kong transport

Thunderstorms disrupt Hong Kong ferry services to mainland China

Observatory warns of heavy rain and potentially violent gusts across the region.

Expected thunderstorms across the region have resulted in a significant amount of ferry cancellations between Hong Kong and the mainland. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to test flood scheme at 5 road sections hit by 2023 rainstorm chaos

Warning signs, wading lines and flood monitoring devices will be used at five low-lying road sections under pilot scheme.

A black rainstorm warning was in force for more than 16 hours in September 2023, with areas such as Chai Wan pummelled by the deluge. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Severe squally thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong this weekend

Temperatures will drop to as low as 18 degrees on Saturday and 17 degrees on Sunday.

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Cool weekend ahead for Hong Kong as cold front moves across southern China

Hong Kong Observatory says temperatures on Saturday will reach as low as 19 degrees Celsius before hitting minimum of 18 degrees on Sunday.

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Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Hong Kong was covered in fog on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Cold weather in Hong Kong to carry on into Tuesday, Observatory says

Cold weather warning issued at 9.45pm on Saturday has remained in force for more than 38 hours.

Tourists gather along the Avenue of Stars amid the cold weather. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep

Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.

Hong Kong issues cold weather warning, with mercury set to fall to 12 degrees

Temperatures expected to range between 12 and 16 degrees on Sunday.

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