Heatwave to persist in Hong Kong before thunderstorms set in midweek

Scorching weather in Hong Kong will persist on Sunday and Monday with maximum temperatures climbing to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) before a low-pressure system brings squally thunderstorms and unsettled weather by midweek. The Very Hot Weather Warning has been in force since 6.45am on Sunday with temperatures across the city ranging from 28 to 33 degrees, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. Mercury levels in Tai Po soared to 34.8 degrees at noon. “Winds will be weak and the weather...

By Natalie Wong