Hong Kong breaks record for hottest day as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat
Hong Kong has broken its record for the hottest day of the year with the city’s temperature reaching 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 Fahrenheit) on Sunday afternoon under the impact of Severe Typhoon Dolphin. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the outer subsiding air associated with Dolphin brought generally fine and extremely hot weather to Guangdong province. By 1pm, the temperature recorded by…
Hong Kong experienced its hottest day in 142 years as Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat, with temperatures soaring to 36.9 degrees Celsius (98.4 Fahrenheit) in the afternoon. Families sought refuge in shopping centers and snow parks to escape the blistering heat, while domestic helpers had limited options due to restrictions on indoor activities.
The Observatory forecasted the hot weather to continue until midweek, with Typhoon Dolphin expected to move west and inland. In Discovery Park, the spacious ground-floor atrium provided a cool refuge for families playing with toy shovels and busily piling up snow. Despite the heat, domestic helpers continued to work outdoors, with some seeking refuge in shopping centers and public parks.
The Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions urged the government to provide more public spaces and revise employment contracts to ensure proper air ventilation for helpers during extreme weather.
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