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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.
Hong Kong saw its highest ever March temperatures, while the UK awaits the end of winter – but climate change is bringing earlier signs of spring in Britain, causing a sense of renewal and revival.
With Hong Kong facing a sudden drop in temperatures, not only is it a time to keep warm but also to have those flu and Covid-19 jabs.
Hong Kong must accept that extreme weather is now the norm rather than the exception, and come up with ideas to safeguard our city and its residents.
In Hong Kong, I faced typhoons that threatened to take my roof off. In England, storms equally strong have struck, but it is the rain and short, dark days of winter that are hard to endure.
- Hong Kong Observatory says rainfall likely to reach its heaviest on Monday, but showers will continue throughout coming week
- ‘A broad trough of low pressure is expected to bring heavy showers and squally thunderstorms to the coast of Guangdong … in the next couple of days,’ it adds
Observatory says showers will be heavy at times with squally thunderstorms early next week.
Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk warns thrill-seeking residents against chasing waves, says police will enforce law when necessary.
The thunderstorm warning was cancelled at 6.30pm.
Observatory says those in higher latitudes generally more likely to experience phenomena, but people in northern China may see auroras depending on storm intensity, weather conditions.
City recorded first red rainstorm warning this year over weekend, with eastern areas hit hardest and 15 landslides logged.
The Post speaks with meteorologists about whether the intense rainfall is unusual for this time of year and why it is happening.
Observatory downgrades rainstorm warning from red to amber after earlier saying highest black rainstorm alert might be issued.
Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims says only a work suspension can safeguard the safety of workers effectively.
Several videos circulating online show white pellets dancing in the sky in Yuen Long at around 9.30pm on Tuesday.
City also recorded more than 6,100 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes amid unstable weather on Tuesday night.
Observatory also warns that ‘violent’ gusts of up to 100km/h (62mph) reported at Cheung Chau.
Labour Department plans to launch updated heat stress warning system, guidelines to prevent heatstroke at work in May.
Weather expert says city’s geographical position makes the formation of tornadoes unlikely, although their marine equivalent, waterspouts, are more common.
Tourism chief Kevin Yeung says authorities will not know whether Labour Day fireworks on Wednesday will be ‘affected’ until just hours before 8pm start.
Red tides are areas of seawater discoloured by large concentrations of microorganisms that may deplete levels of dissolved oxygen.
Forecaster issues amber warning on Friday, signalling heavy rain exceeding 30mm an hour has fallen over Hong Kong.
Guangzhou South-bound routes G6528, G6516, G6530 and G6536 suspended on Thursday, as well as Hong Kong-bound routes G6527, G6515, G6529 and G6535.
Forecaster says stormy weather is related to a trough of low pressure which will affect region persistently in the next few days.
Three-day suspension had disappointed some tourists, with several seeking refunds.
Government effort ‘remains in progress’ after several trees fell near the Barker Road station on Sunday, tram company says.
Amber rainstorm warning cancelled after being in force more than four hours, but wet weather to continue in coming days.
Thunderstorm warning issued three times on Monday, while more than 10mm of rainfall recorded over most parts of city after midday.
City set to face rainy week ahead caused by trough of low pressure that will affect coastal areas of Guangdong.
Rainy conditions and thunderstorms expected for the coming days, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees on Sunday.
Forecaster issues first amber rainstorm warning of the year, indicating heavy rain of 30mm an hour expected.
Observatory scientist says halos are created when sunlight hits ice crystals suspended high in the atmosphere.
Observatory records maximum temperature of 31.9 degrees in afternoon, while first ‘hottest day of the year’ in 2023 came on April 12, when mercury rose to 29.2 degrees.
