{
  "id": 328538,
  "title": "Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat wave to HK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/typhoon-dolphin-brings-extreme-heat-wave-to-hk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T05:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1865462-20260808.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave due to Typhoon Dolphin's approach, the source reports. Temperatures have soared to a record high of 34.7 degrees at the observatory headquarters, with readings of over 37 degrees recorded in multiple areas. The Observatory advises residents to hydrate and limit outdoor activities. The storm is forecasted to make landfall from late Sunday to early Monday, potentially bringing persistently extreme heat to the city for several days.",
  "summary": "Severe Typhoon Dolphin is bringing extremely hot weather to Hong Kong, as the huge storm system heads towards a landfall further north. The mercury hit a high of 34.7 degrees at the observatory headquarters at 4pm, the highest so far this year. At 12.20 pm, the Observatory recorded temperatures of 37 degrees in Yuen Long Park and over 36 degrees in Sheung Shui, Tseung Kwan O and Happy Valley.…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat wave to HK",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/typhoon-dolphin-brings-extreme-heat-wave-to-hk-329383",
        "published": "2026-08-08T05:12:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/typhoon-dolphin-hits-japan-heads-towards-china",
        "published": "2026-08-08T08:50:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}