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Hong Kong records hottest 'Frost' solar term amid El Niño and global warming

Hong Kong experienced its hottest "Frost" solar term on record, with temperatures reaching 32.3 degrees Celsius. The Hong Kong Observatory issued warnings for a dry weekend and significant day-night temperature fluctuations. Experts attribute the prolonged warm weather to a combination of El Niño, global warming, and the lingering effects of a super typhoon. AI

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Hong Kong records hottest 'Frost' solar term amid El Niño and global warming

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

    Hong Kong marks hottest ‘Frost’ solar term on record at 32.1 degrees Celsius

    Hong Kong recorded its highest-ever temperature for the traditional Chinese calendar’s “Frost” solar term on Friday, with the weather forecaster warning of a very dry weekend ahead. The Hong Kong Observatory said the temperature reached 32.1 degrees Celsius by 2.30pm. Frost, the …