The cold weather warning remained in effect yesterday. Affected by the northeast monsoon and a broad band of cloud and rain, Hong Kong was freezing cold yesterday. The daytime minimum in the urban area is only 11.5 degrees Celsius, which is the lowest since the beginning of winter. In many districts in Hong Kong, it is generally only 12 degrees Celsius or below. The Observatory predicts that a strong winter monsoon will reach the south China coast on Friday night. The weather in the region will turn colder and windy from the weekend to the beginning of next week.
It was cloudy yesterday in Hong Kong, and it was drizzling from time to time. In the cold wind and drizzle, citizens felt even colder when walking on the street. The lowest daytime in the urban area was only 11.5 degrees. Except for Happy Valley, which recorded 12.1 degrees, the rest of the districts were average Below 12 degrees, Tai Mo Shan is only 4.6 degrees, Tate’s Cairn is 7 degrees, Tsuen Wan is only 9.5 degrees, Ta Kwu Ling is 9.8 degrees, and Tai Po and Sha Tin are regarding 10 degrees. Citizens are ready to go to work in the morning, dispatching the three treasures of warmth: coats, cold hats and neck scarves, and wrapping themselves airtightly.
The Observatory predicts that a strong winter monsoon will reach the south China coast on Friday night. The weather in the region will turn colder and windy from the weekend to the beginning of next week. Next Sunday and Monday, the temperature in the urban area will drop below 10 degrees, and the New Territories will be a few degrees lower. The weather will be fine and dry. As of the evening, more than 1,500 people from the Elderly Housing Association pressed the safety bell to ask for help, and regarding 70 of them had to be sent to the hospital, mainly due to physical pain and shortness of breath.
The Center for Health Protection stated that due to the cold weather, citizens, especially the elderly and those with chronic diseases, should take appropriate measures to protect their health; wear extra warm clothes, eat enough food, pay attention to safety when using thermal appliances, and maintain indoor ventilation . The weather is cold, and many people may cook side stoves. The center reminds that some food-borne diseases, especially those related to hot pot food, are also very common. Hands should be washed before handling food and eating. Shellfish such as scallops and elephants The outer shell of clams should be washed and cleaned, and the internal organs should be removed; do not use raw eggs as hot pot dipping sauce. Members of the public are advised not to use charcoal as cooking fuel indoors to avoid poisoning caused by inhaling carbon monoxide. The Center for Protection reminds once more that except for some individuals with known contraindications, all persons aged six months or above are recommended to receive seasonal influenza vaccine. Those who are at higher risk of influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive influenza vaccination as soon as possible.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Local/Urban area only 11.5 degrees during the day, the lowest in winter – the north wind returned on Friday – the cold weather will be extended to the beginning of next week / 352930?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral