HK Observatory unveils new HK$19m weather radar to better predict rain

Hong Kong Observatory unveiled a new weather radar at Tate’s Cairn on Thursday. The new radar is Hong Kong’s first dual-polarisation Doppler weather radar built at a cost of HK$19 million. It replaces a 20-year-old forerunner and is the fifth radar to be installed at Tate’s Cairn. The first was constructed in 1959. In addition to performing … Continue reading HK Observatory unveils new HK$19m weather radar to better predict rain