The Hong Kong Observatory said the temperature recorded at its headquarters until 12.30 pm was 33.6 degrees, marking the latest occurrence of very hot weather of the year. It is also the latest recorded very hot weather of the year since records began in 1884, breaking the previous record set on October 16, 1939. Meanwhile, the weather watchdog said a fresh to strong easterly airstream will affect the coast of Guangdong in the next couple of days. The weather will be generally fine over the region midweek next week. However, there are uncertainties in its subsequent movement, said the HKO.

Source: The Standard October 19, 2024 15:31 UTC