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Hong Kong weather
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.
Tourists at Po Pin Chau in Sai Kung during the National Day holiday on October 1. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

5 hikers fall ill as hot weather grips Hong Kong on public holiday

At least five hikers require emergency assistance amid hot weather in Hong Kong on final day of Chung Yeung Festival long weekend.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric Chan

Hong Kong environmental issues

Lack of heat plan leaves Hong Kong’s vulnerable residents at risk, experts warn

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong temperatures drop to 23 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning

Weather will be mainly cloudy and dry on Tuesday, though sunny intervals are expected during the day with temperatures peaking at around 29 degrees.

The weather in Hong Kong will be mainly cloudy and dry on Tuesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory says squally thunderstorms are expected over Hong Kong, while intense gusts reaching 70 km/h could affect the city.

Accidents and personal safety

3 hikers fall ill on Hong Kong trails as temperatures top 33 degrees

Two men in separate incidents were suspected of having heatstroke, while rescuers helped a third hiker who developed dizziness.

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Opinion | A better heat stress warning system is still no substitute for policy

We need to start discussing when work may need to stop, who should be compensated when it does and how the cost of adaptation can be shared.

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Construction workers feel the heat in To Kwa Wan on August 10. 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.

Wellness

How to care for your pet during Hong Kong’s summer heat and thunderstorms

Extreme heat and storms can severely affect dogs, both physically and emotionally. Here are some expert tips on caring for yours.

Climate change

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

In Hong Kong, air conditioning is ubiquitous but conventional models harm the environment. More responsible solutions are needed.

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Illustration: Mario Rivera
Hong Kong environmental issues

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

Beyond alerts for extreme weather, the city needs a system that protects workers, older people, lower-income households and other vulnerable groups.

An elderly woman leaves her sweltering home to rest at a nearby air-conditioned shopping mall in Sham Shui Po on August 24. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Higher typhoon warning possible based on Saudel’s course after rare resurgence

T1 signal will remain in force in Hong Kong, but tropical cyclone could change course after rare resurgence, bringing uncertainty.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong’s cleaner transport push must not neglect tyre pollution

Readers discuss the need to monitor tyre pollution in the city, a Chinese film about the Iraq war, and the US midterms.

South China Sea

Hong Kong keeps T1 signal in force as storm edges closer to Guangdong coast

Hong Kong Observatory says unless Saudel intensifies significantly, chance of strong winds generally over Hong Kong is not high.

The Observatory has warned of strong winds and heavy showers from Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and disasters in China

Storm travel chaos as Typhoon Saudel makes double landfall in China

US embassy urges American citizens to stay clear of affected coastal and storm zones and track local news for updates.

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Fishing boats dock at Yaojiayu Pier in Fuding, southeast China’s Fujian province on Thursday. Fujian raised its emergency response for typhoon damage prevention to Level II on Thursday afternoon, while keeping a Level IV flood-control emergency response. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong environmental issues

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

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

Hong Kong

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.

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Hong Kong society

In Focus | As Hong Kong faces more heatwaves, what must be done to improve its resilience?

From supporting vulnerable residents to revamping laws and public spaces, experts say city must adopt comprehensive climate resilience strategy.

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Illustration: Davies Christian
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong needs clearer framework for handling high heat on work sites

Readers discuss work supervisors’ dilemma on extremely hot days, and Hongkong Post’s financial woes.

From our archives

On This Day | Landslide kills 18 people in Hong Kong’s Sau Mau Ping – SCMP archive

The heavy rainfall-induced landslide occurred just four years after another fatal landslide in the area.

Hong Kong

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.

Fair weather over Hong Kong’s Sai Ying Pun waterfront on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

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 workers/labour rights

Labour unions call for mandatory heatstroke-prevention equipment for workers

Labour leaders urge stronger protections in extreme heat and recognition of heatstroke as statutory occupational disease to aid compensation claims.

The Philippines

Hong Kong to assess typhoon warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast

Narra expected to strengthen before moving towards western coast of Guangdong, bringing windier weather and heavy showers to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Observatory keeps eye on low-pressure area, to consider issuing T1 over weekend

Forecaster says area of low pressure over northern part of South China Sea is moving westward and edging closer to Hainan.

A woman braves strong winds earlier this year. Hong Kong could be set for stormy weather over the weekend. Photo: Karma Lo
Extreme 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.

Construction workers rest during extremely hot weather in To Kwa Wan on August 10. The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature reflects solar radiation more accurately than the Hong Kong Heat Index and should be used to assess heat stress for outdoor workers. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat-stress warning system by end of this month

Labour minister Chris Sun says authorities adjusting system after it failed to trigger higher alert during record-breaking temperatures.

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From our archives

On This Day | Typhoon Rose capsizes ferry in Hong Kong, killing 88 – SCMP archive

In 1971, Typhoon Rose wreaked extensive damage in Hong Kong, including capsizing a ferry which drowned 88 people onboard.

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