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Hong Kong issued 51 rainstorm signals for 2025 so far, beating whole-year record
Veteran meteorologist warns that global warming could mean more instances of extreme wet weather in Hong Kong are likely to occur in long run.
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Unstable weather persists as heavy showers, gusts hit Hong Kong
Forecaster says active southwest monsoon will ‘persistently’ bring heavy showers, squally thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.
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Hong Kong records 56% more monthly rainfall in July thanks to Typhoon Wipha
In contrast, the first six months of 2025 have been ‘very dry’, forecaster says.
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Black rainstorm warning to stay in force in Hong Kong until 5pm
Forecaster issues highest-level storm warning at 5.50am, prompting authorities to suspend all morning and whole-day schools.
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Hong Kong’s second-longest black rainstorm signal on record – as it happened
Observatory cancels all rainstorm warnings after city brought to standstill, with over 100 flights delayed and public services paralysed.
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Hong Kong issues second black rainstorm signal in 6 hours, 105 flights disrupted
So far, 101 flights are delayed, two cancelled and two diverted to other airports.
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Explainer | Hong Kong bombarded with scores of rainstorm warnings over past few days. Why?
The Observatory issued its second-longest black signal on Tuesday, after warnings sent out at all hours in recent days.
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Editorial | Hong Kong needs stronger plan for a future of more frequent extreme weather
The fourth black rainstorm warning in eight days brings home the reality that the city must work even harder to prepare for such events.
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Hong Kong issued 51 rainstorm signals for 2025 so far, beating whole-year record
Veteran meteorologist warns that global warming could mean more instances of extreme wet weather in Hong Kong are likely to occur in long run.
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Opinion | 4 black rain days in a week show Hong Kong’s climate fight urgency
Recent days of heavy rainfall show the kind of weather Hong Kong must prepare for in an era of accelerating climate change.