A new species of bumblebee goby, Brachygobius jennie, has been discovered in China's mangrove wetlands near the Pearl River estuary. The tiny fish, named after singer Jennie, is the first of its kind found in China and may serve as a model for studying vertebrate miniaturization.
The Hong Kong Observatory is evaluating whether to upgrade to a red rainstorm warning, just under two hours after issuing an amber signal. Intense thundery showers are currently affecting the region and the Pearl River Delta.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pearl River Estuary. An amber rainstorm warning was issued and later cancelled, with some areas recording over 30mm of rainfall, and Tsuen Wan hit by 70mm.
The Pearl River Basin has successfully defended against the strongest rainfall of the season, which caused flooding in some streets of Guangzhou and affected 36 rivers. Despite extreme rainfall and seismic impacts, no casualties or dam failures were reported.
A long-awaited cross-border solo travel scheme will allow yachts from Macau and Hong Kong to sail to about six designated ports in western waters off the Greater Bay Area, with the policy expected to be finalized as early as summer 2026. A Guangdong provincial government document outlines routes including Castle Peak Bay, Pearl River Delta, Fan Lau Kok, and waters around the Wanshan islands. Initial applicants will be limited to Hong Kong and Macau residents holding mainland travel permits, excluding foreigners with home-return permits.
