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Hong Kong braces for record heat as 'super' El Nino develops

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Hong Kong's Observatory has warned of record-breaking high temperatures in the region due to a developing 'super strong' El Nino event. This climate phenomenon, characterized by warming Pacific sea surface temperatures, is expected to persist until early next year. The Observatory anticipates that the combined effects of global warming and El Nino will lead to significantly higher average temperatures in Hong Kong, potentially resulting in new temperature records. AI

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Hong Kong braces for record heat as 'super' El Nino develops

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    Record heat expected in Hong Kong this year as ‘super’ El Nino threatens: Observatory

    This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has warned of record high temperatures this year and next, with a developing El Nino potentially becoming the …

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