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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.
Dark clouds loom over the Hong Kong Island skyline on Tuesday. Photo: Karma Lo
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

South China Sea

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

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

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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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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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Letters | Practical ways to protect workers and projects in very hot weather

Readers discuss balancing worker safety with the realities of major infrastructure programmes, a rehydration solution for outdoor workers, problems to be fixed, and what a social media ban should include.

A construction worker works during extremely hot weather in To Kwa Wan on August 10. To keep outdoor workers safe and productive, measures like phased work schedules and portable cooling stations could help. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

500 PLA summer camp cadets battle heat as they step out of their comfort zone

Combined camp brought together around 350 school pupils and 150 university students for two weeks of military training.

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Hong Kong society

Subdivided flat residents suffering in heat that feels like 52 degrees: study

Survey of 86 households across nine districts finds 80 per cent of people living in such homes reported dizziness and headaches.

Hong Kong

Heatwave to persist in Hong Kong before thunderstorms set in midweek

Very hot weather warning remains in force, with temperatures to reach 35 degrees on Sunday and Monday.

The Very Hot Weather Warning has been in force since 6.45am on Sunday with temperatures across the city ranging from 28 to 33 degrees, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

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.

The Observatory has issued the amber rainstorm warning on the back of nine very hot days in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
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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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

How Hong Kong can protect manual workers bearing brunt of heatwave

Heatwave has taken toll on indoor and outdoor workers, triggering calls for authorities to review heat stress prevention measures.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s subdivided flats are turning into heat traps. But what’s the fix?

Welfare advocates call on authorities to take action as tenants grapple with steeper energy bills to ward off the heatwave.

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Yang Fangxin is among residents stuck sweltering in subdivided flats. Photo: Dickson Lee
Climate change

Editorial | Hong Kong must act fast to protect workers from heat distress

The government needs to deliver on its pledge to address the shortfalls of the city’s heat stress warning system.

A construction worker at a site in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin district takes a drink on a day of scorching heat on August 10. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

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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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.

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