Surviving Hong Kong’s sweltering summer: A comprehensive guide to beating the heat and staying safe
Hongkongers are sweltering under extreme heat this summer. On Sunday, the city broke its record for the highest temperature ever recorded at the Observatory’s Tsim Sha Tsui headquarters and, in the days that followed, the mercury surpassed 38 degrees Celsius in some parts of the territory. The city is naturally hot and humid given its […]
Hong Kong residents are enduring extreme heat this summer, with temperatures surpassing 38 degrees Celsius in some areas. The city, naturally hot and humid due to its sub-tropical climate, warm seas, and "urban heat island" effect, is experiencing record-breaking temperatures this year, fueled by climate change and a powerful El Niño event. Hong Kong's three-tier heatwave warning system includes "Very Hot" (33°C), "Prolonged Heat" (successive very hot days/nights), and "Extremely Hot" (35°C or higher) alerts.
The Hong Kong Observatory's website and MyObservatory app provide updates on heat warnings. To stay safe, seek shelter during heatwave warnings - temporary heat shelters with ventilation, rest areas, drinking water, and food are available across all 18 districts.
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