Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in region
TL;DR
- Hong Kong's weather observatory recorded a high of 36.9C on Sunday, the highest since records began in 1884.
- Typhoon Dolphin's approach fueled intense heat in the region and caused mass flight cancellations and evacuations in China.
- The previous record was 36.6C, set on August 22, 2017.
- Temperatures elsewhere in Hong Kong exceeded 39C, with one station in Sheung Shui reaching 39.8C.
- The observatory issued a 'very hot weather warning', advising citizens to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
- Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in China's Zhejiang province with maximum sustained winds of 94mph.
- Scientists link extreme heat events to human-driven climate change.