Hong Kong Observatory issues No 3 typhoon signal as storm edges closer
Nalgae has already wreaked havoc in the Philippines, killing at least 98 people.
7 passengers hurt after tree falls on bus as Typhoon Nesat nears Hong Kong
Observatory downgrades Nesat to strong monsoon status at 3.40pm on Tuesday.
Observatory downgrades Nesat to strong monsoon status at 3.40pm on Tuesday.
Hong Kong air pollution warning for next few days because of lack of wind
Air pollution levels reach ‘serious’, the highest alert stage, in some places as Hong Kong hit by heat and light winds.
Air pollution levels reach ‘serious’, the highest alert stage, in some places as Hong Kong hit by heat and light winds.
Hong Kong No 1 typhoon warning signal cancelled at 2.40pm on Thursday
Observatory warns tropical cyclone could develop during early to mid stages of next week as a result of area of low pressure in South China Sea.
Observatory warns tropical cyclone could develop during early to mid stages of next week as a result of area of low pressure in South China Sea.
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department reports rise in heatstroke cases
Firefighters report 122 cases of heatstroke linked to outdoor pursuits during the first three weeks of July, compared to 65 incidents in June.
Firefighters report 122 cases of heatstroke linked to outdoor pursuits during the first three weeks of July, compared to 65 incidents in June.
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Residents with cardiorespiratory diseases, such as pneumonia, could have life expectancy reduced by up to 1.5 years when exposed to frosty weather, study finds.
Tropical Cyclone Rai bringing cold, wet Christmas to Hong Kong
Weekend temperatures are also expected to dip this weekend, hitting a low of 14 degrees on Sunday as Legislative Council election polls open.
Weekend temperatures are also expected to dip this weekend, hitting a low of 14 degrees on Sunday as Legislative Council election polls open.
Hong Kong Observatory calls off thunderstorm warning
The amber warning, which was withdrawn at 12.05pm, was triggered by heavy rain exceeding 30 millimetres an hour.
The amber warning, which was withdrawn at 12.05pm, was triggered by heavy rain exceeding 30 millimetres an hour.
Hong Kong Observatory cancels typhoon signal; rainstorm warning still in effect
The amber rainstorm warning was issued as Tropical Storm Lupit was about 210km from Hong Kong and predicted to continue drifting away.
The amber rainstorm warning was issued as Tropical Storm Lupit was about 210km from Hong Kong and predicted to continue drifting away.
Hong Kong hiker swept away amid typhoon warning found dead after search
The man, 60, was separated from his companions after reaching Hero Falls in Ma On Shan Country Park, according to police.
The man, 60, was separated from his companions after reaching Hero Falls in Ma On Shan Country Park, according to police.
Hongkongers should expect another sweltering summer, say forecasters
Hong Kong Observatory predicts this year could be among hottest on record, while effects of global warming could also see between five and eight typhoons hit city.
Hong Kong Observatory predicts this year could be among hottest on record, while effects of global warming could also see between five and eight typhoons hit city.
Frost hits Hong Kong’s highest point as mercury drops to minus 2.5 degrees Celsius
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.
Hongkongers told to brace for longest cold spell of winter so far
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.
Hong Kong’s first baby of new year born at stroke of midnight
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.
Wet 2015 in store for Hong Kong after record number of thunderstorms
Heavier rainstorms could be in store for Hong Kong this year, following a 2014 that saw a record number of thunderstorms strike Hong Kong.
Heavier rainstorms could be in store for Hong Kong this year, following a 2014 that saw a record number of thunderstorms strike Hong Kong.
