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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Hong Kong’s August heat breaks records as Sheung Shui reaches 39.8°C
The Observatory said the territory’s mean temperature was 29.5°C, while extreme heat lasted for three consecutive days.
Court of Appeal dismisses challenge over Fanling Golf Course housing assessment
The court found that supplementary information was not properly covered by public consultation and that conditions attached to the approval exceeded the lawful scope of a conditional approval.
Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 as Saudel remnants approach eastern Guangdong
The system is forecast to strengthen near southeastern Hainan before crossing the northern South China Sea on September 1 and 2, bringing stronger winds and unsettled weather to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong faces unsettled weather and thunderstorms on first school day
The Observatory forecasts showers over the next two to three days, with some areas likely to see more showers and local thunderstorms on 1 September.
Hong Kong to raise workplace heat-warning sensitivity from August 28
Warnings will be escalated automatically by one level when temperatures reach 35°C or above in multiple districts across the city.
Red Rainstorm Warning suspends AM and whole-day school classes across Hong Kong
The warning was issued at 5:05 a.m. on Thursday, with arrangements for PM-school classes dependent on weather conditions by 10:30 a.m.
Hong Kong may need tropical cyclone warning as Zitan approaches Guangdong coast
The Hong Kong Observatory is monitoring the storm’s slow movement over the Beibu Gulf as unsettled weather is expected in Hong Kong from Monday.
Bookings required for Po Pin Chau section of Sai Kung geosite during autumn holiday trial
The free scheme will cap entry at 2,000 visitors a day during selected weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day holiday period.
Seventy dogs urgently need homes as Sai Kung shelter faces relocation
Sai Kung Stray Friends is asking Hong Kong residents to adopt, foster, donate or help find temporary accommodation before a 12 September deadline.
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