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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.
Residents brave the rain in To Kwa Wan. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong to brace for wet weekend as showers and thunderstorms loom

Rain expected to gradually ease starting from Tuesday next week, forecaster says.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning after heavy showers disrupt classes

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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, urges public to take precautions

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Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says.

Cloudy skies over Hong Kong harbour as a resident takes shelter at Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns

Broad trough of low pressure affecting central South China Sea expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Hong Kong set for ‘extremely hot’ weather over the weekend as typhoon subsides

Occasional showers expected, with temperatures set to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to Observatory.

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Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain

Intensity of floods prompts some users online to claim picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong.

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A screenshot of a video on Facebook shows overflowing pavements in Fanling. Photo: Facebook/Josephine Tam
Accidents and disasters in China

China’s coastal tourist attractions urged to close as Super Typhoon Bavi looms

‘Catastrophic’ winds expected from strongest and most wide-ranging typhoon of this year’s flood season.

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Hong Kong

Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, 11 flooding cases recorded in Hong Kong

More than 60 teams deployed after emergency control centre activated at 7.30am, drainage department says.

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Hong Kong cancels red rainstorm warning as suspected waterspout spotted

Hong Kong Observatory issues red signal at 9.45pm but cancels it at 10.45pm.

A screenshot of a video on Threads shows a suspected waterspout off Cheung Chau. Photo: Threads/dottiehidee
Hong Kong society

Instructor arrested after diver seriously injured by boat propeller

Diver, 27, suffers serious facial injuries in accident at Little Palm Beach in Clear Water Bay.

The accident occurred at Little Palm Beach near Hang Hau Wing Lung Road in Clear Water Bay. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Hong Kong lifts amber rainstorm warning, but wet weather to remain

Strong winds, swells and heavy showers expected until middle of next week, Observatory says.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning, says ‘low’ chance of T3

Forecaster says Tropical Storm Maysak estimated to be about 660km southwest of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Observatory

T1 to stay in force until Friday noon as tropical depression approaches Hong Kong

Observatory to assess need for issuing No 3 typhoon signal later, ‘depending on changes in intensity of tropical cyclone’.

Cloudy skies over Victoria Harbour on Thursday morning. Photo: Robert Ng
Mainland China

Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as tropical depression nears

Storm is expected to remain about 400km from the city, weather forecaster says.

Hong Kong will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Climate change

Editorial | Deadly threat of heatstroke must prompt better heat safety education

Following an 11-year-old’s death from suspected heatstroke, extreme heat must be treated as a public health crisis.

Hong Kong Observatory

Record heat expected in Hong Kong this year as ‘super’ El Nino threatens

Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise further, developing into ‘super strong’ El Nino that could also lead to more intense tropical typhoons.

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Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning on Sunday afternoon

Forecaster issued the rainstorm warning at 11.10am and took it down at 2.35pm.

Pedestrians shelter under umbrellas in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Boy, 11, dies after showing signs of heatstroke at Hong Kong sports ground

Police say boy had vomited and fainted before being rushed to hospital.

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3 rainstorm signals in 90 minutes as Hong Kong hiker struck by lightning

Man suffers leg injury after lightning strike on Lantau Peak as fluctuating rainstorm warnings force afternoon class suspensions across the city.

Dragon Boat Festival

Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings

Hong Kong Observatory says hot weather likely to continue over weekend, as hikers warned to be mindful of conditions.

Hongkongers take advantage of the change in weather. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Lightning strike must spark better safety measures during storms

Lightning striking a pool in Sha Tin has generated calls for improved safety protocols and more awareness on the part of the public.

Lightning illuminates the night sky above Sha Tin on June 8. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour on June 8. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

Hong Kong Observatory

Video | Hong Kong’s colour-coded rain warning system

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions.

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Hong Kong issues 2 black rainstorm warnings in 1 day as downpours hit city

Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal at 10.25pm after day of flooding, disrupted flights and suspended classes.

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The Hong Kong Observatory earlier warned of heavy showers, squally thunderstorms and flooding risks across several districts. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but more downpours expected

Unsettled weather expected to continue over the next few days.

Residents cross a street under the rain in Tai Wai. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong to face showers, unstable weather ahead of sunny Dragon Boat Festival

Observatory warns of downpours and ‘unsettled’ weather in the coming days, before clearing up for the holiday.

Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong close swimming pools during thunderstorms?

Nick Wu, vice-chairman of Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Guards’ Union, says existing guidelines do not require public pools to close during thunderstorms.

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