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- subsidiary of Environment and Ecology Bureau, the government of the Hong Kong Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China 100%
- subsidiary of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau 100%
- partners with Labour Department 70%
- headquartered in New Territories 70%
- located in New Territories 70%
- located in Pearl River Estuary 70%
- located in Tsuen Wan District 60%
- affiliated with Typhoon Noul 60%
- affiliated with Labour Department 50%
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Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning thresholds after criticism
Hong Kong has revised its Heat Stress at Work warning system by lowering the temperature thresholds for issuing higher-level alerts. The changes, prompted by public criticism that the system failed to adequately respond…
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Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Narra with potential signal issuance
Hong Kong may issue a typhoon signal as Tropical Cyclone Narra approaches the region. The storm is expected to move towards the Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong province early next week. The Hong Kong Observatory will mon…
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Hong Kong monitors Tropical Storm Narra, may issue typhoon warning
Hong Kong's weather forecaster is monitoring Tropical Storm Narra, which is nearing the Guangdong coast. The Hong Kong Observatory will determine early next week if a typhoon warning is necessary as the storm is expecte…
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Hong Kong Observatory monitors low-pressure system, may issue typhoon signal
The Hong Kong Observatory is closely monitoring a low-pressure system in the northern South China Sea. This system is moving westward towards Hainan and could potentially approach Hong Kong over the weekend. Depending o…
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Hong Kong revamps heat-stress warning system after criticism
Hong Kong is planning to update its Heat Stress at Work Warning System by the end of August. This revision comes after the system failed to issue a higher alert during recent record-breaking temperatures, drawing critic…
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Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July amid mixed growth factors
Hong Kong experienced a 3% increase in tourist arrivals in July, reaching approximately 4.5 million visitors. This growth was primarily driven by international business events, including the Lions International Conventi…
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PLA summer camp pushes 500 cadets through intense heat and military training
Around 500 cadets, comprising both school pupils and university students, participated in a two-week summer camp organized by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison. The camp, held at San Wai Barracks in Fanling, f…
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Hong Kong subdivided flats reach extreme heat levels, study finds
A recent study in Hong Kong revealed that residents in subdivided flats experienced indoor temperatures equivalent to 52.21 degrees Celsius due to high humidity. The survey, conducted by CarbonCare InnoLab and the Conce…
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Hong Kong braces for 35C heatwave before midweek thunderstorms
Hong Kong is experiencing a persistent heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a very hot weather warning. By midweek, a low-pressure s…
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Hong Kong's heat-stress warning system under fire amid record heat
Hong Kong's heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers is facing scrutiny due to an extended period of extreme heat. The system, managed by the Labour Department and informed by the Hong Kong Observatory, aims to al…
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Hong Kong's subdivided flats become heat traps amid heatwave
Hong Kong's subdivided flats are becoming dangerous heat traps during the current heatwave, with indoor temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Residents are facing significantly increased electricity bills to combat…
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Hong Kong heatwave prompts calls for district-level worker protection index
Hong Kong is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in several areas. This has led labor groups to call for a district-level heat stress index to better protect outdoor workers, as cur…
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Hong Kong to review heat stress warning system after record temperatures
Hong Kong's Labour Department will review its heat stress warning system following public and expert calls for improvement. The current system issued its lowest alert despite record-breaking temperatures, leading to con…
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Hong Kong heatwave persists amid Tropical Cyclone Dolphin influence
Hong Kong is experiencing a persistent heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach at least 37 degrees Celsius in some areas. The Hong Kong Observatory attributes the extreme heat to subsiding airflow associated with …
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Hong Kong heat alert system faces review amid record temperatures
Following record-breaking heat in Hong Kong, a labor union and a meteorologist are calling for a review of the heat stress alert system. The current amber alert level was maintained despite temperatures reaching 36.9 de…
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Hong Kong records hottest day as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat · 2 sources tracked
Hong Kong experienced record-breaking high temperatures on Sunday, reaching 36 degrees Celsius, attributed to the outer subsiding air of Severe Typhoon Dolphin. This surpassed the previous record of 34.7 degrees set on …
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Hong Kong braces for hotter weather after heavy rain and storm warnings
Hong Kong experienced heavy rain and an amber rainstorm warning on Monday, with the Hong Kong Observatory reporting over 30mm of rainfall in many areas and up to 50mm on Hong Kong Island. Despite the persistent showers …
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Triathlete missing in Hong Kong race amid amber rainstorm warning
A 59-year-old participant in the Summer Triathlon Challenge in Hong Kong has gone missing during the swimming portion of the event. Emergency services, including marine police and divers, are conducting a search after t…
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Hong Kong Observatory faces backlash over 2006 typhoon signal decision
In 2006, Hong Kong experienced significant public backlash when the Hong Kong Observatory failed to issue a No. 8 storm signal during Typhoon Prapiroon. Despite the typhoon bringing winds up to 200 km/h, toppling trees,…
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Hong Kong braces for heavy showers and thunderstorms
Hong Kong is expected to experience heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the coming days due to a broad trough of low pressure and an active southerly airstream. The Hong Kong Observatory issued warnings for pot…