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Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature

Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature
Phys.org Sunday 09 August 2026, 18:53 UTC 1 min read
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Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said.

Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said.
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