Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Hong Kong has recorded its highest ever temperature, with the city's weather observatory posting a temperature of 36.9C on Sunday. The record-breaking heat was fueled by Typhoon Dolphin, which swept warm air over the city and triggered mass flight cancellations and evacuations along China's east coast. The extreme heat is expected to persist until Tuesday, with the observatory issuing a very hot weather warning and advising citizens to take precautions.
- ▪The temperature of 36.9C recorded on Sunday is the highest since records began in 1884.
- ▪Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in China's Zhejiang province, bringing maximum sustained winds of 94mph.
- ▪The extreme heat has been exacerbated by human-driven climate change, which is making such events more frequent and intense worldwide.
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Children cool off in a water fountain at a Hong Kong park on Sunday as the city reached a record official temperature of 36.9C, fuelled by Typhoon Dolphin. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/ReutersView image in fullscreenChildren cool off in a water fountain at a Hong Kong park on Sunday as the city reached a record official temperature of 36.9C, fuelled by Typhoon Dolphin. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/ReutersHong KongHong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwaveObservatory 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 regionAgence France-PresseSun 9 Aug 2026 21.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHong Kong has officially recorded its highest ever temperature as Typhoon Dolphin swept…
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