Hong Kong Observatory Warns of Extremely Hot Conditions
En resumen
- Hong Kong Observatory forecasts extremely hot weather with temperatures up to 35°C this week, issuing its third 'very hot weather' warning.
- The city recorded its longest May streak of 'hot nights' with minimums above 28°C.
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The Hong Kong Observatory has issued warnings for high temperatures, with "extremely hot" conditions expected. The city has experienced a record streak of "hot nights" for May.
The Hong Kong Observatory said high temperatures would persist throughout the week, warning of “extremely hot” conditions on Friday, with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) in urban areas.
The forecaster issued its third “very hot weather” warning signal this week on Tuesday morning and reminded residents to stay hydrated, even indoors.
“If there is no air conditioning, windows should be kept open and fans used as far as possible to maintain adequate indoor ventilation,” it said.
The forecaster recently recorded six consecutive “hot nights” – when the minimum temperature remains above 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) – marking the longest such streak for May. Temperatures soared to as high as 36.7 degrees in the New Territories on Friday.
Preguntas abiertas
- What are the specific health risks associated with these temperatures?
- What measures are being taken by authorities to mitigate the impact of the heatwave?
- Will the "extremely hot" conditions extend beyond Friday?
- What is the forecast for the rest of the week regarding temperatures and humidity?
