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People walk across the parched parklands at Primrose Hill in London on Wednesday. Photo: , EPA
Britain

‘Inhumane’: UK’s extreme heat pushes NHS staff, patients to limit

In hospitals built for a cooler climate, staff are dealing with patients too sweaty to receive drips and colleagues collapsing on the job.

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European Union

Belgium battles worst wildfire on record, EU allies come to aid

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers stranded after storm disrupts trains and roads to Narita airport

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.

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 weather

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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Science

Beijing’s tree die-off shows hidden risks of rapid underground water recovery

Thousands of trees die in Jinzhandian Park, a lush flood-storage wetland, amid exceptionally wet and rainy summer.

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In Jinzhandian Park wetland, thousands of trees have reportedly died across four wooded areas near the water. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

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.

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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Climate change

Drought declared in ‘almost three-quarters’ of England, government says

England and Wales both experienced the driest July on record, the UK’s Met Office said, with a fifth heatwave forecast for the week ahead.

People sit on a bench in dry grass at Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on Sunday. Photo: EPA
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
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Mount Bromo wildfire extinguished but new fires threaten

Authorities suspect the fire was caused by carelessness as the first flame was found along a route used by visitors.

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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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.

Plover Cove Reservoir in Tai Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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Kids play at Magic Ice, an indoor snow park. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and disasters in China

1,230 times the size of Hong Kong: China deploys drones as Typhoon Dolphin nears

Coastal provinces halt shipping and activities and evacuate fishermen as storm targets Zhejiang and Fujian.

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Hong Kong weather

Temperatures could hit 37 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong over extremely hot weekend

Observatory warns residents to take precautions against heatstroke as extremely hot weather to persist under influence of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin.

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South Korea

As record heatwave hits Asia, fears of energy crisis and health risks mount

Asia’s power infrastructure may come under pressure due to high demand for air conditioning amid lingering concerns over energy supply.

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Two tourists use a hand fan and an umbrella to seek relief from the extreme heat in Seoul on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong weather

Low chance of typhoon signal in Hong Kong but at least 22 flights to Japan axed

Tropical Cyclone Kujira set to weaken over weekend under countervailing influence of Dolphin, which has been downgraded to a severe typhoon.

South Korea

Hot topic: man in pink swimsuit causes stir at South Korean pool amid heatwave

Seoul residents have been heading to Han River swimming pools to cool down from the record heat.

Hong Kong economy

Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail

Farmers in Yuen Long suffer six-figure losses as frequent downpours flood sunflower, melon and vegetable fields.

Leung Yat-shun of Shun Sum Yuen farm is trying to salvage a sunflower field ruined by heavy rain. Photo: Jelly Tse
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
Japan

Japan quake victim dies of heatstroke while sheltering in car

Many are choosing to sleep in cars for privacy as there are over 9,000 people in crowded evacuation centres, often minus air conditioning.

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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.

Pakistan

4 bodies found after avalanche hits Pakistan mountain expedition

‘14 Peaks’ Netflix documentary star was at the helm of a group of mountaineers from Nepal, the US, China, Pakistan and Oman.

Broad Peak and K2 mountains are seen from a glacier in Pakistan. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong environmental issues

Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds

Hong Kong Red Cross urges government to include climate resilience in its long-term development plans.

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Tai O on Lantau Island is a high-risk area, the study found. Photo: Eugene Lee
France

France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris

Wednesday would be the hottest and driest day of the week, with elevated wildfire danger across every region of France.

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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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