Tropical Cyclone Dolphin: Hong Kong sees hottest day on record as Observatory HQ records 36.9°C
Temperatures reached a record-breaking 36.9 degrees Celsius at the Observatory (HKO) headquarters on Sunday, as a heatwave influenced by Tropical Cyclone Dolphin continued to affect Hong Kong. Official reference temperatures for the city’s long-term records are recorded at the HKO headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui. Sunday’s reading marks the highest temperature recorded since records began […]
Hong Kong's Observatory headquarters recorded a scorching 36.9°C on Sunday, marking the city's hottest day ever since observations began in 1884. The heatwave, driven by Tropical Cyclone Dolphin, persisted into Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures soaring above 38°C in certain areas. The HK Observatory predicts the extreme heat will continue into midweek before showers arrive to break the relentless warmth.
Climate experts warn that Hong Kong's already 1.7°C rise since the Industrial Revolution, coupled with a looming "super-strong" El Niño event, portends more record-breaking heatwaves in the coming years due to human-induced climate change.
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