The Hong Kong Observatory recorded today’s lowest temperature being 8.6 degree Celsius, the coldest New Year’s Day since 2005. The weather was expected to be fine and very dry during New Year’s Day, with a maximum temperature of around 15 degrees, the Observatory said. The forecaster said the coastal areas of Guangdong will remain cold over today and tomorrow under the influence of an intense cold surge. However, the city will become cold again midweek next week because of another surge of the winter monsoon. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health reminded the public to adopt appropriate measures to protect their health amid the cold weather, particularly the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

Source: The Standard January 01, 2021 03:56 UTC