Hong Kong Observatory

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

172 clusters · 1309 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: El Niño threatens global food supplies and increases inflation risks

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with the United Nations warning of a record-breaking phenomenon that is ‘super-sizing’ and could potentially be the largest in at least 1,000 years. Ocean temperatures in the he

AI infrastructure expansion: energy, grid, and resource use

42 clusters · 334 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: AI data center energy use should not overshadow climate goals

AI-driven workloads continue to drive a rapid expansion of data-center capacity, fueling an “energy supercycle” characterized by sustained investment in power generation, transmission, and storage. Global electricity con

Heat management and shifting weather in Hong Kong and Taiwan

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Taiwan weather forecast predicts heat and shifting rain patterns

Authorities in Hong Kong and Taiwan have taken steps to address heat-related risks for outdoor workers. In Hong Kong, the Labour Department revamped its Heat Stress at Work Warning (HSWW) system to include new trigger me

Northeast monsoon and tropical weather in Taiwan

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Taiwan weather: Northeast monsoon brings rain as tropical depression nears typhoon status

The northeast monsoon continues to influence Taiwan, bringing increased moisture and localized showers to northern regions, the eastern part of the island, and the Hengchun Peninsula. While northern temperatures have see

Global heat stress health and social impacts

17 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Extreme heat poses rising health risks to elderly populations in Toronto and Hong Kong

Recent research has further detailed the physiological and demographic vulnerabilities caused by extreme heat. A study in Science Advances revealed that up to 560 million children aged 0 to 9 are currently experiencing a

Flooding, missing persons, and typhoon threats in Taiwan

9 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Taiwan weather: Rain belt brings heavy showers to northern counties

Taiwan continues to face unstable weather driven by southwest monsoon winds and low-pressure zones. While temperatures in northern and eastern regions have reached up to 36 degrees Celsius, the Central Weather Administra

Tropical cyclone activity in Northwest Pacific

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Three typhoons threaten China, Taiwan, and Japan

The Northwest Pacific and South China Sea have experienced periods of rare meteorological activity involving multiple simultaneous tropical cyclones. In early August, three typhoons—Peilou, Baihaiqun, and Changhong—were

Hong Kong rainstorm and tropical cyclone threat

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Flooding in Hanoi and rainstorm warnings in Hong Kong

In late May 2026, red rainstorm warnings caused flash flooding on Tuen Mun Road and South Island, requiring emergency drainage interventions. On 2 August, a yellow rain warning brought up to 100 mm of rain to the New Ter

Hong Kong extreme heatwave and warning system debate

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Hong Kong elderly face health crisis from extreme heat

Hong Kong has experienced record-breaking extreme heat, recording its highest temperature since meteorological observations began in 1884. The Hong Kong Observatory measured 36.9°C in Tsim Sha Tsui, while Sheung Shui rea