Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to yellow after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to red after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
Hong Kong issued its second black rainstorm warning of the year on Thursday, causing flight disruptions, suspending afternoon classes, and leading to flooding in the northern New Territories. The warning signifies extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 70mm per hour.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Vladimir Zelensky and Europe will not recognize Russia's control over new territories in Donbass and intend to reclaim them militarily.
A major traffic accident on Hong Kong's Fanling Highway injured 23 people on Thursday morning. A minibus, a double-decker bus, and a truck collided, causing significant damage to the minibus and temporarily closing the road.
Hong Kong authorities evict residents from Yick Yuen Tsuen village in Tuen Mun for the Northern Metropolis project, despite some receiving short notice, while others left voluntarily.
Hong Kong is transforming Hung Shui Kiu into a "northwest stronghold" with an industry-first strategy, prioritizing clusters in innovation, logistics, and professional services to anchor population growth and create a sustainable urban environment.
Hong Kong's northern areas experienced heavy flooding on Wednesday night under an amber rainstorm warning, with over 120mm of rainfall recorded in the North district, prompting severe flooding alerts and public warnings.
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a fallen tree on Yuen Shin Road in Hong Kong's New Territories. The rider, traveling towards Sha Tin, reportedly failed to brake and hit the tree, sustaining fatal head injuries. Police are investigating.
Sun Hung Kai Properties' project in Hong Kong's New Territories saw hundreds of buyers, with 121 flats sold out despite a price increase, indicating strong market confidence and a sustained upward cycle.
Hong Kong's first two-tonne eVTOL aircraft could conduct trial flights within six months, initially for transporting construction materials to remote sites. AECOM, collaborating with AutoFlight and Chun Wo Construction, aims to prove cargo logistics safety before exploring ecotourism options.
Hong Kong experienced its hottest day of the year so far on Tuesday, with the city’s forecaster reporting temperatures of 31.6 degrees Celsius (88.8 Fahrenheit) at its headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui in the afternoon. Data from the Hong Kong Observatory showed much of the city on Tuesday saw temperatures rising above 31 degrees, with some parts of the New Territories exceeding 33 degrees. “An anticyclone aloft is bringing generally fine weather to the coast of Guangdong,” the Hong Kong Observatory...
Hong Kong public hospitals will extend visiting hours at rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours daily by end of July, with Kowloon Central and New Territories West clusters launching this month. Paediatric wards will also allow round-the-clock visits by July, enabling up to two family members to visit at any time.
Hongkongers like 45-year-old engineer Dominique Li are increasingly choosing Shenzhen for short breaks, attracted by new attractions like Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, budget-friendly options, and diverse experiences. Experts warn Hong Kong must leverage its international status and unique events to compete or risk losing tourism ground to the mainland city.
