HONG KONG: Hong Kong matched on Friday (Jun 21) its record for the hottest summer solstice as a subtropical ridge drove temperatures up to 34 degrees Celsius.
Hong Kong matched Friday its record for the hottest summer solstice with temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius. HONG KONG : Hong Kong matched on Friday its record for the hottest summer solstice as a subtropical ridge drove temperatures up to 34 degrees Celsius.
The Chinese financial hub saw its hottest summer on record last year, with the mean temperature hitting 29.7C in August.Scientists warn extreme heat globally will become more frequent and intense because of human-induced climate change. Authorities said they will continue to operate 19 temporary heat shelters for people to spend the night.
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