Cold spell to last another week: Observatory
With temperatures sinking below six degrees on Lantau this morning, the Hong Kong Observatory has warned that the cold spell will continue until late next week. “The [...]
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Govt to strengthen Tai O flood defences after Hato breach
The government is planning to strengthen flood control in Tai O following complaints that a recently-installed embankment did not keep out storm surges. The village was [...]
Epic typhoon traffic jam sent passengers scurrying for MTR
Typhoon Khunan brought more than wind and rain to Hong Kong yesterday – it also helped create a massive traffic jam. Traffic control measures on the Lantau Link caused [...]
Tai O faces yet more flooding as Khanun set to graze Hong Kong
Tai O appears set to be flooded once again tonight with typhoon Khanun expected to pass within 200 kilometres of the city this afternoon. Hong Kong Observatory says tides are [...]
T8 signal raised: bus and ferry services to halt mid-morning
The HK Observatory raised the T8 storm signal at 8:40 this morning, predicting Typhoon Khanun to pass about 200 kilometres southwest of the city later today. At 9am it was [...]
Volunteers clean up Shui Hau but may need to return
More than 40 volunteers yesterday collected 150 bags of rubbish dumped on Shui Hau mangroves by typhoons three weeks ago. The slow-moving currents of Shui Hau bay had been [...]
Tung Chung air hits danger level as Amy Yung calls for EPD answers
Tung Chung’s air quality yesterday hit dangerous levels, with more bad air on its way. The government Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 10+ – its highest level [...]
T8 raised as Pakhar nears Hong Kong
The Observatory raised the T8 signal and the amber rainstorm warnings at 5:10am as Typhoon Pakhar approaches Hong Kong. The typhoon is about 120 km southwest of Hong Kong and [...]
Tai O faces more flooding as Typhoon Pakhar threatens
The Hong Kong Observatory may raise the T8 warning early Sunday morning as Typhoon Pakhar approaches the city. The Observatory hoisted the T3 warning at 8:40pm tonight and [...]
Hato lashes Lantau, bringing floods and 130kmh winds
Typhoon Hato brought winds of 130kmh to Lantau this morning, flooding Tai O, bringing air traffic to a halt and pounding local beaches with huge waves. The Hong Kong [...]