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Hong Kong faces high climate disaster risk, Red Cross study finds

A new report from the Hong Kong Red Cross highlights that parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, including typhoons, extreme heat, and fires. The study, which analyzed 42 factors across nearly 300 zones, found that over half of the city is vulnerable to multiple hazard types simultaneously. The Red Cross is urging the government to integrate climate resilience into future development plans and prioritize support for high-risk and rural areas. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying ·

    Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds

    Parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the government to take climate resilience planning into account in developing the area. A report released by the charity on Thursd…