On May 29, 2026, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) cancelled the yellow rain warning after several hours of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching a record high of 34.1 degrees. However, the forecast predicts more rain in the coming days, with the HKO warning of “a few thunderstorms” over the next two days. The … Read more
Hong Kong’s climate has shown signs of flipping from “extreme wet” to “extreme dry” and is becoming more at risk of drought as a result of climate change, according to a study by an international NGO. A cleaner works in Hong Kong’s New Territories. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. WaterAid, an NGO focused on water, sanitation … Read more
A Planetary Parade Lights Up Hong Kong’s Night Sky Hong Kong residents are in for a rare treat! Until February, four of the brightest planets in our solar system will grace the night sky, visible even without a telescope. The Hong Kong Space Museum is capturing this celestial spectacle with a live stream on Friday, … Read more