Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature
Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said.
On Sunday, Hong Kong's weather observatory recorded a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) as Typhoon Dolphin carried warm air into the city, according to the meteorological service. This surpassed the previous high of 36.6°C (98°F) set on August 22, 2017, during Typhoon Hato. The Sheung Shui weather station in the city's north reached an even higher temperature of 39.8°C (104°F), the highest since automatic weather stations began in the 1980s.
The approaching storm has already led to widespread flight cancellations and evacuations along China's east coast, with over 1,000 flights affected and authorities issuing a top-level alert. Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday in Zhejiang or Fujian provinces. Meteorologists warn that extremely hot weather will persist through Tuesday as the storm's outer subsiding air persists.
The Hong Kong Observatory advises citizens to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities due to the very hot weather conditions. Climate scientists note that human-induced climate change is causing more frequent and intense extreme heat events globally.
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