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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.
Pedestrians shelter under umbrellas in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning on Sunday afternoon

Forecaster issued the rainstorm warning at 11.10am and took it down at 2.35pm.

Accidents and personal safety

Boy, 11, dies after showing signs of heatstroke at Hong Kong sports ground

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3 rainstorm signals in 90 minutes as Hong Kong hiker struck by lightning

Dragon Boat Festival

Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings

Hong Kong Observatory says hot weather likely to continue over weekend, as hikers warned to be mindful of conditions.

Hongkongers take advantage of the change in weather. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Lightning strike must spark better safety measures during storms

Lightning striking a pool in Sha Tin has generated calls for improved safety protocols and more awareness on the part of the public.

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Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

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Hong Kong Observatory

Video | Hong Kong’s colour-coded rain warning system

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions.

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions
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Hong Kong issues 2 black rainstorm warnings in 1 day as downpours hit city

Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal at 10.25pm after day of flooding, disrupted flights and suspended classes.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but more downpours expected

Unsettled weather expected to continue over the next few days.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong to face showers, unstable weather ahead of sunny Dragon Boat Festival

Observatory warns of downpours and ‘unsettled’ weather in the coming days, before clearing up for the holiday.

Tourists brave stormy weather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong close swimming pools during thunderstorms?

Nick Wu, vice-chairman of Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Guards’ Union, says existing guidelines do not require public pools to close during thunderstorms.

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Lightning flashes over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour on June 6. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning

Showers expected to be particularly heavy until Tuesday, raising risk of flooding in some districts, forecaster says.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning for second time

Observatory earlier warned of flash flood risk, with wet weather expected to continue into Monday.

Hong Kong society

On This Day | 60 years ago, 64 killed in one of Hong Kong’s worst rainstorms – SCMP archive

On June 12, 1966, floods and landslides in Hong Kong killed 64 people, including two SCMP editors, with over 7,000 people losing their homes.

Cars tumbled down steep streets in North Point afterJune 1966’s heavy rainstorms. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings after issuing first black alert of 2026

Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour.

Sha Tin was battered by heavy rain in the evening. Photo: Sam Tsang
North Korea

Hong Kong serves up local flavour as ‘Typhoon Dim-sum’ joins new storm names list

City’s weather forecaster says latest submission has been endorsed by UN-backed Typhoon Committee for use in the Western North Pacific region.

Hong Kong

Heavy showers, squally thunderstorms forecast for Hong Kong until Tuesday

Around 30mm of rainfall was recorded in many parts of the New Territories, while more than 50mm fell in Sai Kung.

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Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings but showers, thunderstorms to persist

Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are expected until midweek, while high temperatures will ease, Observatory says.

Lightning flashes over the Hong Kong skyline above Victoria Harbour. Photo: Karma Lo
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Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as hail warning issued

Forecaster issues ‘very hot weather’ warning at 7.45am, followed by thunderstorm alert at 11.50am.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong braces for heat, showers as tropical depression passes nearby

Forecaster says typhoon warning unlikely, as tropical depression shows limited strengthening and weak northern convection.

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helpers urge employers to relax ‘air-con ban’ in heatwave

Employer draws widespread online criticism for scolding domestic helper who switched on air conditioner an hour early in hot weather.

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A domestic helpers’ group says about 80 per cent of its members face restrictions on using air conditioners. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears Japan

Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.

A HK Express aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

Man, surnamed Chan, told his family on Wednesday he planned to hike on section 8 of the Lantau Trail.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning after intense heatwave grips city

Parts of New Territories record maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees by mid-afternoon on Friday, the hottest for 2026 so far.

Climate change

El Nino could turn 4-7 storms this year into super typhoons: Observatory

Under the impact of El Nino and global warming, Hong Kong is expected to be hotter than normal this year.

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A resident wades through flooded Tai O on Lantau Island during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave

Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.

Section 8 of the Lantau Trail connects Shek Pik Reservoir with Kau Ling Chung on the southern part of the outlying island. Photo: Stanley Shin
Hong Kong environmental issues

University heat project cuts medical emergencies for Hong Kong’s vulnerable elderly

Nurses and social workers visited older residents living in poorer districts to teach them ways to stay cool and avoid health risks tied to heat.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong braces for Friday scorcher as mercury climbs to 33.7 degrees

Heatwave expected to peak on Friday, triggering ‘extremely hot’ daytime forecast with temperatures of 36 to 37 degrees in New Territories.

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