Hong Kong Observatory

AI infrastructure expansion: energy, resources, and social-e

69 clusters · 568 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: AI companies rethink data center strategies amid US regulatory shifts

The rapid expansion of AI-driven workloads continues to fuel an “energy supercycle,” driving massive demand for electricity, transformers, and cooling systems. Global data center capacity has surpassed 250 GW, creating s

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security

189 clusters · 1443 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon threatens agricultural production in Brazil

The 2026–27 Super El Niño, nicknamed “Godzilla,” is reaching unprecedented intensity, with the World Meteorological Organization warning it could be the strongest since 1950. Global agricultural supplies are under seve

Thailand flood recovery and ongoing heavy rain alerts

83 clusters · 451 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Thailand Weather Service warns of heavy rain and storms

Thailand continues to face significant flood and heavy rain risks driven by monsoon activity. In late September, severe flooding affected 29 provinces, impacting an estimated 2.6 million people and causing at least 22 de

Heat management and shifting weather in Hong Kong and Taiwan

11 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Taiwan weather: Northeast monsoon brings rain and cooling

Authorities in Hong Kong and Taiwan continue to manage heat-related risks and shifting weather patterns. To protect outdoor workers, Hong Kong’s Labour Department revamped its Heat Stress at Work Warning (HSWW) system, i

Hong Kong extreme heat and rising temperatures

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Hong Kong issues heat warning as temperatures hit record highs

Hong Kong is experiencing a significant increase in extreme weather patterns, specifically regarding rising temperatures and heatwaves. Data from the Hong Kong Observatory shows that “very hot days” (33°C or above) have