Hongkongers to swelter in coming days as mercury to hit 34 degrees Celsius

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Hong Kong will experience very hot weather over the next few days under the influence of a high-pressure area, with temperatures expected to hit 34 degrees Celsius (93.2 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, according to the forecaster.

“An anticyclone aloft [area of high pressure] is bringing generally fine weather to the coast of southeastern China,” the Hong Kong Observatory said.

It added that the weather would be “persistently very hot”, but mainly fine, over the next couple of days. The forecaster also issued a “very hot weather” warning at 6.45am on Monday.

“If engaged in outdoor work or activities, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Stay in shaded areas as much as possible,” it said.

According to the forecast, the maximum temperature on Monday will be around 33 degrees in urban areas and a couple of degrees higher in the New Territories. The mercury will rise to 34 degrees on Tuesday.

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