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Environment & Weather · 23 Sep

Hong Kong forecast to turn very hot after showers on 23 September

Sunny periods and one or two showers are expected first, followed by several dry days with temperatures reaching 33°C.

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Environment & Weather · 19 Sep

Dead civet found beside Hong Kin Road after driver alerts police

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Environment & Weather · 18 Sep

MTR railway decarbonisation project wins award as nearly 60m kWh annual saving is reported

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Hong Kong heat warning remains as National Day temperatures may reach about 34°C

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Environment & Weather · 30 Sep

148 local and multinational companies cut packaging use by about 13,000 tonnes

The programme covers about 3,000 service and retail outlets, with 75 companies recognised for their 2025–26 efforts.

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Environment & Weather · 30 Sep

Hong Kong forecast to hit about 34°C in urban areas before a 24°C low next week

National Day is expected to stay hot with late showers, followed by cloudier weather before drier conditions return on 7 October.

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Environment & Weather · 29 Sep

Customs find rare two-headed turtle in traveller’s possession at Hong Kong border

The animal was preliminarily identified as an endangered species and the case was passed to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

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Environment & Weather · 28 Sep

Po Pin Chau trail averages 2,360 reservations and about 1,170 visitors a day

Attendance averaged about 1,170 a day during the trial, with peak periods orderly but some National Day holiday dates already full.

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Environment & Weather · 24 Sep

Hong Kong holiday weather set to stay hot as ultraviolet levels reach very high

The Mid-Autumn Festival should be mostly sunny and dry, while a tropical system develops well east of the region.

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Environment & Weather · 24 Sep

Po Pin Chau trail bookings fill up for key Mid-Autumn and National Day dates

Some National Day dates are full, but visitors can use another section without reservations.

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Environment & Weather · 14 Sep

Survey finds 76% support booking systems for Hong Kong ecotourism sites

The poll also found a reported shortage of high-quality products and interest in deeper countryside experiences.

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Environment & Weather · 13 Sep

FEHD says joint operation cleared mixed waste from Shek Tong Tsui lane

The department said 17 earlier clean-ups mainly tackled household rubbish before departments handled construction waste and other materials.

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Environment & Weather · 10 Sep

Nearly 40% of Hong Kong’s elderly live in higher heat-risk areas, Greenpeace says

The group identified Kwun Tong, Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun and Wong Tai Sin as among the districts facing the most serious risks, and said one cooling centre per district was inadequate.

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