Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature
The meteorological service said a record high temperature of 36.9°C was reported as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city.
Hong Kong's meteorological service recorded a record high temperature of 36.9°C on Sunday, marking the hottest day since observations began in 1884. The previous high of 36.6°C was set on August 22, 2017, prior to the arrival of Typhoon Hato. The extreme heat was caused by the approach of Typhoon Dolphin, which was bringing warm air to the region.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Hong Kong since automatic weather stations were established in the 1980s was 39.8°C, measured in the northern district of Sheung Shui. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a "Very Hot Weather Warning" on Sunday, urging residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities. Typhoon Dolphin, currently 1,000 km northeast of Hong Kong, has already caused numerous flight cancellations and evacuations along China's eastern coast as it prepares to make landfall in Zhejiang or Fujian.
Meteorologists warn that climate change is making such extreme heat events more common and severe worldwide.
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