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A worker on duty at a construction site at Central. Hong Kong is studying the performance of a revamped heat warning system, the labour chief has said. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong open to classifying heatstroke as an occupational disease: labour chief

Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui also says revamped heat warning system would have triggered stronger alerts on two exceptionally hot days in August.

Climate change

Opinion | Is air conditioning Hong Kong’s only weapon against hotter summers?

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | As Hong Kong feels the heat, it needs a robust climate resilience strategy

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after calls for revamp

Labour Dept says updates include automatically raising alert level when temperatures in multiple parts of the city reach 35 degrees Celsius.

The Labour Department says the revamped system will issue earlier and higher heat stress alerts for workers during extreme temperatures. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels rainstorm warnings, afternoon school sessions go ahead

Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning at 10.15am, about an hour after downgrading it from red.

Hong Kong weather

Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weather

Observatory revises earlier prediction that typhoon signal could be issued on Tuesday or Wednesday, but residents can still expect thunderstorms.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong may issue typhoon signal on Tuesday or Wednesday as Narra approaches

Observatory says storm expected to head towards southwestern tip of Guangdong province early next week.

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during stormy weather in July. The Observatory is assessing the need to issue a typhoon signal early next week. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Letters | Hong Kong mustn’t use the wrong index to gauge outdoor heat stress

Readers discuss how to better assess heat exposure at work, the accessibility of the Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry documents, and the US-Iran war.

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?

Heat Stress at Work Warning system is intended to alert outdoor manual workers and those indoors with limited ventilation to risks.

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The record-breaking heat sparked controversy over the Labour Department’s Heat Stress at Work Warning system. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

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

Funeral industry worker says outage at parlour forced staff ‘to carry bodies up stairs’ and ask mourners ‘not to light incense’.

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The outage at Shui Pin Wai Estate and the surrounding area has affected about 2,400 households. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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.

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People seek shade from Hong Kong’s extreme heat, as authorities urge the public to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in extremely hot weather on July 24, ahead of Typhoon Noul. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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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.

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A tree near Tai Po Centre uprooted by Typhoon Noul. El Nino could turn the four to seven tropical cyclones expected to come within 500km of the city this year into super typhoons. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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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.

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