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A worker assembles a wind turbine generator at Ming Yang Smart Energy Group’s industrial estate in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
China energy security

China’s green energy buildout lowers odds of El Nino power outages

Manufacturers less fearful of electricity rationing following big changes to the national grid since earlier power crises.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but more downpours expected

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning for second time

Extreme weather

El Nino is back – and it could be ‘one for the history books’

The weather event – which can bring droughts, floods and record temperatures – has officially arrived, and could grow to peak strength.

A firefighter monitors flames caused by the Hughes Fire in California, in January 2025. Scientists fear El Nino will exacerbate the heat of a planet already warming from burning fossil fuels. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan braces for historic typhoon season with up to 14 landfalls forecast

Up to 28 typhoons are predicted to affect Japan this year, with 14 likely to make landfall – close to historical extremes.

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New Zealand

Storm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights and ferries cancelled

A state of emergency has been declared for ‌parts of Wellington as the weather bureau warned of waves up to ⁠nine metres.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings after issuing first black alert of 2026

Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour.

Sha Tin was battered by heavy rain in the evening. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings but showers, thunderstorms to persist

Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are expected until midweek, while high temperatures will ease, Observatory says.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as hail warning issued

Forecaster issues ‘very hot weather’ warning at 7.45am, followed by thunderstorm alert at 11.50am.

Middle East

Asia-Pacific to lead global retail sales, weather Middle East conflict

The region is projected to contribute to two-thirds of global new retail sales over the next five years, fuelled by e-commerce.

Customers check out products at a retail store in Kochi, India. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

‘It’s annoying’: South Koreans sweat over US$779,000 prison cooling plan

‘Relieve the families of victims with that money,’ a social media user says amid backlash over the taxpayer-funded project.

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South Korea’s US$779,162 plan for prison corridor air conditioning has sparked public outrage. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan

Typhoon Jangmi churns along Japan’s Pacific coast, leaves dozens hurt

Heavy rain continued in the Tokyo metropolitan area in the morning, with flood danger warnings for several rivers in the capital.

Hong Kong transport

More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines cancel, reschedule flights as Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan.

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helpers urge employers to relax ‘air-con ban’ in heatwave

Employer draws widespread online criticism for scolding domestic helper who switched on air conditioner an hour early in hot weather.

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A domestic helpers’ group says about 80 per cent of its members face restrictions on using air conditioners. Photo: Sam Tsang
Extreme weather

‘On our doorstep’: UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather

UN chief warns that the phenomenon, expected within months, will ‘pour fuel on the fire’ of global heating.

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A man drags a traditional boat across a dried-up channel in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. The UN has warned countries to prepare for severe droughts. Photo: AFP
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.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning after intense heatwave grips city

Parts of New Territories record maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees by mid-afternoon on Friday, the hottest for 2026 so far.

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Climate change

Earth is hot and getting hotter: UN warns next 5 years likely to smash records

Climate agencies predict planet will experience a new hottest-ever year before 2031.

A parched field mirrors the rising global temperatures that the UN warns will shatter records over the next five years. Photo: AP
Accidents and disasters in China

Video | At least 9 dead, 11 missing amid severe flooding in central China

Chinese officials have issued a Level 4 flood alert for Hubei province and Chongqing.

Extreme weather

Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.

India

Video | Indian heatwave sickens livestock ahead of Eid al-Adha

Although the festival of Eid al-Adha involves animal sacrifice, Islamic law explicitly forbids using sick livestock.

A Kashmiri man holds a goat after buying it at a livestock market ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival in Srinagar, Indian Kashmir, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Sharafat Ali
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Hong Kong weather

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.

Hong Kong issued its first “very hot weather” warning of the year on Tuesday. Photo: Nora Tam
Extreme weather

‘Heat dome’ over Europe scorches UK, France, Italy and Spain

The continent is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering spring temperature records.

Accidents and personal safety

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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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.

Dashcam footage of San Tin Highway near Mai Po shows vehicles splashing through water about 20cm deep. Photo: Handout
Trending in China

Ancient China elites cooled off with ice, water fans; folks used bamboo pillows

Research based on historical inscriptions suggests that temperatures in ancient China often climbed to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.

Before air conditioning, ancient Chinese elites used water fans and ice to cool down in summer, while commoners relied on bamboo pillows and meditation. Photo: Sohu
United States

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Wind-driven Sandy Fire forces evacuations in Simi Valley, threatening properties.

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.

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