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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.
The No 1 typhoon signal is expected to remain in effect throughout the day on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Mainland China

T1 signal to remain in force as Tropical Depression Wutip brings rain to Hong Kong

Forecaster says temperatures are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, day after city recorded hottest day of 2025.

Mainland China

Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 typhoon signal at 12.40am on Wednesday

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Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon warning signal as early as Tuesday night

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Hong Kong ‘should brace for effects of possible low-pressure area off Philippines’

Southern China can expect hot weather early next week, but conditions are likely to become unstable later, Observatory says.

Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. According to the latest nine-day forecast, temperatures in the coming week are projected to range between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Is it or isn’t it a rare pink aurora above Kai Tak? Hongkongers have their say

Many people spotted a pink glow in the sky above Kai Tak Stadium on Thursday morning – but what caused it?

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Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning

Forecaster issued a special weather warning of widespread heavy rain, before cancelling alert more than two hours later.

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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.

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
Old Hong Kong

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

The city’s cooler months require heavy warmer clothes, but how to care for these often luxury items during gruelling summers?

Mainland China

Hong Kong braces for midweek heavy showers and squally thunderstorms

Forecaster warns that conditions are set to persist into the latter part of the week bringing scattered showers across the region.

Hong Kong

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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Chai Wan is flooded during a massive storm in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

Weather

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.

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.

Lawrence Shum (left) of the Geotechnical Engineering Office and Jeffrey Wong, chief geotechnical engineer, display drone technology to be used for the slope assessment project. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

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.

A few squally thunderstorms are expected later on Saturday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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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.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in Hong Kong on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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.

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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.

Smoggy weather has struck Hong Kong in recent days, in the worst such case in years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

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.

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.

An obscured Victoria Harbour seen from Sky100 in West Kowloon. The Environmental Protection Department noted the airborne dust primarily consisted of PM10, or larger respirable suspended particulates. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Air pollution reduces the views at Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Thunderstorms disrupt Hong Kong ferry services to mainland China

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

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.

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