Hong Kong heatwave: parts of New Territories sizzle as mercury tops 34 degrees Celsius
- Tai Po, Sheung Shui and Ta Kwu Ling record 34, 34.5 and 34.1 degrees respectively at 12.40pm, according to Observatory
Temperatures in parts of the northern New Territories in Hong Kong topped 34 degrees Celsius (93.2 Fahrenheit) early Saturday afternoon, with the weather forecaster issuing another “very hot warning” for the second day in a row.
Tai Po, Sheung Shui and Ta Kwu Ling recorded 34, 34.5 and 34.1 degrees respectively at 12.40pm, according to the Observatory, while temperatures of other urban areas in Kowloon and on Hong Kong Island ranged between 32 to 33 degrees.
“Under the influence of the subtropical ridge, it will be persistently very hot and generally fine over Guangdong today and tomorrow [Sunday],” the forecaster said.
The Observatory issued a very hot warning at 6.45am, a day after issuing one on the summer solstice on Friday.
An amber heat stress at work warning was also issued by the Labour Department at 11.30am, reminding outdoor workers to take regular breaks amid the heat.
But rainy days are expected for mid-next week.
“Meanwhile, a broad trough of low pressure will bring unsettled weather to the central part of the South China Sea,” the Observatory said. “Under its combined effect with the subtropical ridge, winds will be fresh and there will be thunderstorms and more showers over the coast of Guangdong early to midweek next week.”
