Another tropical cyclone may bring more unstable weather to Hong Kong over the weekend, just a week after two back-to-back storms caused strong winds, flooding, and transport havoc across the city.
According to the Hong Kong Observatory: “The area of low pressure to the west of Luzon will develop into a tropical cyclone over the central and northern parts of the South China Sea today and tomorrow.”
“It will initially move relatively slowly, and edge closer to the coast of Guangdong gradually afterwards. The associated unsettled weather will affect the south China coast over the weekend and early next week.”
Typhoon Hato triggered a No.10 Hurricane Signal in Hong Kong last Wednesday – the strongest storm to hit since 2012. It also brought about massive destruction in the neighbouring city of Macau, leaving 10 dead.
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Just days later, the Hong Kong Observatory raised the T8 storm signal as Tropical Cyclone Pakhar moved closer to the city, affecting around 300 flights.
Air hazard
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Department also warned of higher than normal pollution levels, with the Air Health Index reaching the “very high” health risk category.
It urged the public to stay indoors and especially to avoid outdoor areas with heavy traffic. The pollution levels are expected to remain high until showers hit the region in the second half of the week.
The weather forecast for Thursday is hot and hazy, with showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
