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Hong Kong Records Hottest Day as Typhoon Dolphin Fuels Heatwave

Published Monday, August 10, 2026 · Updated August 10

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  • Hong Kong Heat Record & Climate Change Context — 1 source

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Hong Kong experienced its hottest day on record, reaching 36.9C on August 9, 2026, a temperature not seen since records began in 1884. This extreme heat event is linked to Typhoon Dolphin, which is fueling the heatwave.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Hong Kong recorded a temperature of 36.9C on Sunday, August 9, 2026, which is the highest since records began in 1884.

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Hong Kong Heat Record & Climate Change Context
  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the immediate impact of Typhoon Dolphin on Hong Kong's temperatures and connects it to the broader issue of human-driven climate change making extreme heat events more frequent and intense worldwide.

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