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Hong Kong was forced to cancel it’s pre-National Day drone show on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Explainer | What happened to Hong Kong’s pre-National Day drone show? The Post talks science

Consultant working with organisers attributes decision to significant ionospheric interference affecting GPS signals used to control drones.

Consultant working with organisers attributes decision to significant ionospheric interference affecting GPS signals used to control drones

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Hotter weather expected in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches

Explainer | All you need to know about waterspouts after rare sighting in Hong Kong harbour

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Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

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Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for first time

Hong Kong Observatory says waterspout seen swirling across the harbour.

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Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm alert

Forecaster cancels signal at 1.45pm after raising it at 11.10am.

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Hong Kong set for cooler week after Mid-Autumn heat, with rain and strong winds

Observatory says temperatures on Monday set to drop to as low as 23 degrees in urban areas and a couple of degrees lower in New Territories.

Visitors along the waterfront at West Kowloon Art Park on a rainy day. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal after less than an hour

Observatory says rainstorms can develop quite rapidly, making it difficult to accurately predict them.

Hong Kong to get taste of autumn with temperatures set to fall to 24 degrees

Temperatures on Monday are expected to range from 24 to 27 degrees, with strong winds on high ground.

Rain dampens Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival with amber alert in force for 2 hours

Observatory forecasts showers will ease off on Wednesday.

Lightning flashes above Hong Kong’s famed harbour on Tuesday evening. Photo: Eugene Lee

Fire dragon, drone show draw crowds as Hong Kong celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival was the hottest on record.

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The drone show over Victoria Harbour included a panda bear. Photo: Eugene Lee

On this day | Typhoon York kills 2, injures hundreds in Hong Kong in 1999 – SCMP archive

The ‘erratic behaviour’ of the strongest typhoon to hit Hong Kong in 16 years catches forecasters by surprise

Hong Kong moon-gazers facing isolated thunderstorms for Mid-Autumn Festival

Potential area of low pressure could develop into typhoon and enter the South China Sea next week but movements uncertain.

Editorial | Turn up the heat for action on Hong Kong’s hot weather

Oxfam survey finds about 86 per cent of 200 cleaners interviewed in Hong Kong said they had suffered from instances of heat exhaustion.

An NGO has urged Hong Kong authorities to expand measures to better protect outdoor cleaners from heatstroke. Photo: Elson Li

Letters | Flexible policies on returning to work after a typhoon would be a win-win

Readers discuss workplace policies related to extreme weather, the construction of Kai Tak Sports Park, and a measure that would enhance road safety.

People wait for trains at Tai Wai station after the Observatory downgraded the typhoon signal to a No. 3 warning on September 6. Photo: Jelly Tse

Cloudy Hong Kong skies could take shine off Mid-Autumn Festival ‘super moon’

Observatory earlier said a bright and round ‘super moon’ would be observable with the naked eye – if the weather permitted.

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Hong Kong authorities urge public to stay away from slopes after landslide

No injuries reported after landslide forces Bride’s Pool Road in Tai Po to close; more rain expected in coming days.

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51% of Hongkongers say city’s extreme weather policies ineffective, survey finds

Major green group also urges government to improve design standards for local drainage infrastructure so it can endure stronger floods.

Only 33 per cent of Hongkongers expressed confidence in the government’s extreme weather policies. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Editorial | Hong Kong must never stop learning on how to deal with typhoons

Wrath of Super Typhoon Yagi may have left Hong Kong relatively unscathed, but it can ill-afford to be complacent.

Hong Kong back in business after Super Typhoon Yagi topples trees, injures 9

Classes and trading suspended, but residents rush back to work as city emerges from world’s second-strongest tropical cyclone this year.

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Waterspout may have formed off Sai Kung, Hong Kong Observatory says

Weather forecaster announces possible occurrence of rapidly rotating water column as it issues amber rainstorm at 7.15pm.

A woman stands near the waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui as Super Typhoon Yagi nears Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Explainer | How did Hong Kong escape worst of ‘well-behaved’ Super Typhoon Yagi?

Storm battered city with strong gusts and occasional heavy showers, but distance played a part in easing the impact.

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The Observatory gave advance warning of more than six hours over its issuing of the No 8 typhoon warning, one of the earliest in recent years. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong shuts down as Super Typhoon Yagi edges closer

With winds speeds reaching 210km/h, Yagi is expected to remain at super typhoon strength as it skirts about 300km southwest of city on Friday morning.

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Explainer | What makes Yagi a ‘super typhoon’ and what should Hongkongers expect?

Yagi is expected to pass about 300km to the southwest of Hong Kong but that doesn’t mean you should take it lightly, experts warn.

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Hong Kong lowers signal to T3 as Super Typhoon Yagi recedes – as it happened

Transport services gradually resume, people start heading to work as first No 8 signal of the year downgraded.

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Although winds are expected to weaken, Hong Kong may experience squally showers with violent gusts. Photo: Dickson Lee

Super Typhoon Yagi: Hongkongers stock up at supermarkets in preparation for storm

Store shelves were well-stocked during lunchtime despite the increased footfall, with most shoppers saying over-preparation not necessary.

Shoppers at a department store supermarket in Tai Koo ahead of the typhoon on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee

38 flights cancelled in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches

Airport Authority says all flights will be rescheduled, with transport to be arranged from airport for passengers.

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Hong Kong police search beach for surfers who ignore closure order as Yagi nears

About a dozen thrill seekers seen at popular Shek O Beach, potentially risking HK$2,000 fine and up to 14 days in jail.

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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.   
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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