Data released by the Hong Kong Observatory confirmed the monthly mean temperature surpassed the previous record set just last year by 0.2°C. Forecasters warn that the ongoing El Nino driving these regional conditions could develop into the most powerful event ever observed. Alongside higher baseline temperatures, the phenomenon shifts weather patterns to heighten broader risks of severe drought and flooding. The territory also endured its highest single-day temperature ever recorded in August when Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat.
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Forecasters warn that the current El Nino cycle could intensify into the strongest one ev…: Forecasters warn that the current El Nino cycle could intensify into the strongest one ever observed.
The natural climate pattern warms the tropical Pacific and exacerbates the effects of man…: The natural climate pattern warms the tropical Pacific and exacerbates the effects of man-made global warming.
Altered atmospheric shifts linked to the warming trend heighten global vulnerabilities to…: Altered atmospheric shifts linked to the warming trend heighten global vulnerabilities to extreme flooding and drought.
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The Hong Kong Observatory logged a monthly mean temperature of 27.6°C - a 0.2°C increase from last year's already record-breaking figure for the same period.
HONG KONG: Hong Kong experienced its hottest October since records began, data from the city's weather service showed on Tuesday (Nov 3).
The Hong Kong Observatory logged a monthly mean temperature of 27.6°C - a 0.2°C increase from last year's already record-breaking figure for the same period.
Hong Kong began recording weather observations in 1884, according to the observatory.
This year's exceptionally strong El Nino has driven up temperatures around the world, with global forecasters warning for months that this would likely become the strongest ever observed.
El Nino is the warming phase of a natural climate cycle, and temporarily raises sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific, triggering changes in weather that can increase the risk of drought and flooding, and exacerbate man-made global warming.
Hong Kong observed its highest temperature ever of 36.9°C in August as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city.
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