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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong's weather, covering typhoon warnings, black rain alerts, flooding, heatwaves and the impact of extreme weather events and climate change on the city.
A HK Express aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears Japan

Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.

Accidents and personal safety

Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning after intense heatwave grips city

Climate change

El Nino could turn 4-7 storms this year into super typhoons: Observatory

Under the impact of El Nino and global warming, Hong Kong is expected to be hotter than normal this year.

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A resident wades through flooded Tai O on Lantau Island during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave

Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.

Hong Kong environmental issues

University heat project cuts medical emergencies for Hong Kong’s vulnerable elderly

Nurses and social workers visited older residents living in poorer districts to teach them ways to stay cool and avoid health risks tied to heat.

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Hong Kong braces for Friday scorcher as mercury climbs to 33.7 degrees

Heatwave expected to peak on Friday, triggering ‘extremely hot’ daytime forecast with temperatures of 36 to 37 degrees in New Territories.

People beat the heat with ice cream bars in Central. Photo: Karma Lo
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Hong Kong issues year’s first ‘very hot weather’ warning

Weather forecaster says temperatures are expected to hover around 33 degrees until Friday before easing slightly over the weekend.

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Temperatures to reach as high as 33 degrees for 4 straight days this week

Observatory may issue year’s first very hot weather warning as high temperatures expected from Tuesday to Friday before cooler weekend.

Extreme weather

Editorial | First severe storm of the year shows city’s response can be improved

There were no serious injuries as the government response kicked in, but too many structural gaps remain.

Heavy rain in Fanling on May 20, hours before the Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Observatory

‘Soaking wet’: Hong Kong parents furious after last-minute rain warning change

‘I kept an eye on the weather all night, only for them to switch to an amber rainstorm warning at the last minute – you’ve got to be kidding me,’ one parent says.

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Videos and pictures circulating online show a double-decker ploughing through severe flooding. Photo: Threads/t_tsuntsun
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s northern New Territories hit by heavy rain and flooding

Ta Kwu Ling among hardest‑hit areas, while minibus in Sheung Shui stranded in half-metre of floodwater.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Improved defences will help Hong Kong weather typhoon season

Having learned lessons from Ragasa, the government has published guidelines, prepared barriers and employed technology from drones to AI.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as temperatures top 31.6 degrees

Much of the city on Tuesday saw temperatures rise above 31 degrees Celsius, with some parts of New Territories exceeding 33 degrees.

Hong Kong recorded its second-hottest April on record this year with a mean maximum temperature of 27.9 degrees. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

Civil Engineering and Development Department introduces new guidelines for communities, property managers and businesses near coastal areas.

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Swells hit the shores of Tseung Kwan O's promenade as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches Hong Kong on September 24 last year. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong set for cloudy skies, showers and thunderstorms in coming days

Observatory says showers to ease off over coast of southern China midweek this week when upper-air disturbances depart.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong set for thunderstorms on Sunday as cold front approaches city

‘Showers will increase with squally thunderstorms later [on Sunday], and will be heavier in some areas,’ Observatory says.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Watchdog urges Hong Kong Observatory to better explain typhoon warning decisions

Audit Commission says timetable on review of rainstorm warning system should also be set up, amid rise in extreme weather events.

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Extreme weather events such as Super Typhoon Ragasa, which struck Hong Kong last September, are becoming more common. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Amber rainstorm warning issued as thunderstorms hit Hong Kong

Forecaster earlier warned that flooding could occur in some low-lying and poorly drained areas.

Hong Kong

Unstable weather expected, with heavy showers on Wednesday as temperatures drop

Observatory warns Hongkongers to brace for a sharp change in weather as cold front and upper-air disturbances set to bring heavy rains.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong set for intense thundery showers, gusts in the evening

Observatory advises any residents outside to seek safe shelter as soon as possible, as ‘intense gusts’ could affect city.

Dark clouds hang above the city earlier this month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week

Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day.

The city’s forecaster says rainy weather lies ahead. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Observatory

Hail seen on Hong Kong’s outlying islands as amber rainstorm warning cancelled

Weather will be cloudy with occasional showers and a few squally thunderstorms.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong expands heat stress monitoring to better protect outdoor workers

Data to be used from eight additional sites across city in effort to provide more accurate readings and issue faster warnings.

Hong Kong economy

Backlash brews for Hong Kong coffee festival over response to bad weather

Muddy grounds and rainy weather cause chaos and frustration at 2026 Coffee Hong Kong @WestK over Easter weekend.

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Staff clean up the muddy ground on the final day of the festival. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning amid Ching Ming Festival

Observatory warns of flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas, and that heavy rain may lead to flash floods.

The warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour and is likely to continue. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

More rain, some thunderstorms on the way for Hongkongers

Downpours triggered an amber warning on Saturday and left some hikers requiring rescue.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong set for thunderstorms and showers on Saturday, Observatory says

Forecaster also expects weather to remain ‘unsettled’ for rest of Easter holiday.

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