Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC

Hong Kong Observatory

(天文台)

Related Topics:
Hong Kong Observatory
天文台
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong Observatory. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The Observatory has issued the amber rainstorm warning on the back of nine very hot days in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Relief after 9 blistering days as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory records temperatures between 23 and 29 degrees on Friday morning, significantly lower than the 33 degrees over past nine days.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Why is Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers in the hot seat?

videocam
Hong Kong weather

Higher energy demand from Hong Kong heatwave could trigger outages, expert warns

videocam
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong considers lowering heat-stress warning thresholds amid criticism

Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui says thresholds could be adjusted after the heat-stress warning was not upgraded during hottest day on record.

Labour officials are reviewing the sensitivity of Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system after it remained at its lowest level during record heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert

Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations.

videocam
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this week

Very hot weather warning remains in force as Tropical Storm Dolphin brings extreme heat, with thundery showers forecast later this week.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong weather

Calls for system review after lowest alert in force during record-breaking heat

Amber heat-stress warning remained in place despite scorching temperatures.

4
Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged depending on the conditions. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Man dies on Hong Kong trail as city swelters in record-breaking heat

Filipino man, 64, was found unconscious on Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail and later pronounced dead.

Hong Kong weather

Families cool off in snow parks and malls as helpers struggle in record heat

Observatory records highest temperature in 142 years in the afternoon, saying hot weather will continue until midweek.

10
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to face brighter but hotter weather this week after days of heavy rain

Forecaster issues second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday, but says sunnier week ahead with temperatures of up to 33 degrees.

Heavy rainfall in Central. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Thunderstorms in Hong Kong as week of rain persists on Sunday

More than 30mm of rainfall recorded in most parts of the city, with heavy rain expected on Monday before easing later in the week.

Tourists brave the wind and rain at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for heavy showers, squally thunderstorms over next few days

Authorities receive six landslide reports between Friday and Saturday evening.

Hong Kong weather

Super Typhoon Dolphin set to bring very hot weather to Hong Kong next week

Observatory expects cyclone to move towards seas south of Japan, but too early to tell if it will bring heavy rain to the city.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning, but wet weather to last until Monday

‘Showers and thunderstorms associated with a broad trough of low pressure are affecting the coast of Guangdong’, Observatory says.

Heavy rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
China travel

All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare.

videocam
21
An Emirates Airbus A380. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong weather

Drivers struggle through floods in Hong Kong’s New Territories amid heavy rain

Drivers navigate waterlogged roads in Tai Po and Sha Tin as two minibuses stall on Tuesday morning.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong set for stronger storms and wetter winter this year as El Nino intensifies

El Nino will provide storms with more moisture and energy, green group says, as leading meteorologist points to expected record global temperatures.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong weather

Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, while morning and full-day schools suspended

Hong Kong Observatory cancels signal at 9.15am on Monday, while Education Bureau says only afternoon schools will proceed as usual.

Street market stalls in Mong Kok. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong lifts all storm warnings as Typhoon Noul departs

City’s airport resumes operations after about 360 flights grounded, while forecaster warns of unsettled weather on Monday.

videocam
5
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?

Observatory has issued 48 rainstorm warnings since start of last month, nearly double number sent out during same period last year.

videocam
Hong Kong weather

Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hours

Forecaster says fine and very hot weather expected later this week before weekend turns unsettled.

Hongkongers experience heavy rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but unsettled weather to persist

The warning was reissued at 9.30am, nearly 1½ hours after raising the red signal.

4
The Hong Kong Observatory says unsettled weather will continue to affect the city on Tuesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to brace for wet weekend as showers and thunderstorms loom

Rain expected to gradually ease starting from Tuesday next week, forecaster says.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning after heavy showers disrupt classes

Education Bureau says students attending morning and whole-day schools are not required to go to class, adding afternoon classes will proceed as usual.

videocam
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, urges public to take precautions

Observatory warns widespread heavy rain could affect Hong Kong in couple of hours and that intense gusts could continue to affect city.

videocam
Students brave the heavy rain in Wan Chai last month. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says.

Cloudy skies over Hong Kong harbour as a resident takes shelter at Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain

Intensity of floods prompts some users online to claim picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong.

videocam
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong lifts amber rainstorm warning, but wet weather to remain

Strong winds, swells and heavy showers expected until middle of next week, Observatory says.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement