Hong Kong breaks record for hottest day as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat

Hong Kong sweltered through its hottest day in 142 years as Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat, with the city recording a maximum temperature of 36.9 degrees Celsius (98.4 Fahrenheit) on Sunday afternoon. The Hong Kong Observatory noted that subsiding air on the outer edge of the typhoon brought generally fine and extremely hot weather to Guangdong province.

Families sought refuge in snow parks and shopping centers to escape the blistering heat, with some domestic helpers staying outside despite the danger. The Observatory predicted the hot weather would continue until midweek, with Typhoon Dolphin expected to move inland later that day. The hot conditions led to concerns about heatstroke and dehydration, especially for domestic workers who often lack access to air conditioning in their homes.