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Written by: Golden Chess
2019-12-04 20:45
Last updated: 2019-12-04 21:22The weather has turned cold recently. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the first cold weather warning after the winter this year at 8:30 pm today (4th). The observatory predicts that the weather in Hong Kong will be cold in the next few days. Around 12 degrees, the New Territories will be one or two degrees lower. The observatory also reminds the public to keep warm, wear warm clothing, and maintain indoor air circulation.
The observatory issued the first cold weather warning this year, and citizens must keep warm. (Profile picture / Photo by Lin Ruoqin)
The Observatory pointed out that during the day, the temperature will drop significantly during the day. Citizens should avoid being exposed to cold wind for a long time to avoid cold and affect their health. If you know elders or patients with chronic diseases who live alone, they should call or visit them occasionally to see if they need help. .
In addition, the observatory also reminds the public to pay attention to fire safety when using heaters or air heaters, keep away from flammable objects, and avoid overloading the electrical load, and do not heat indoor fires. When using an old gas-fired water heater, it is necessary to ensure that there is a large amount of fresh air in the room.
The observatory reminds the public to avoid being exposed to cold wind for a long time, so as to avoid cold and affect their health. (Profile picture / Photo by Lin Ruoqin)
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According to the Social Welfare Department, due to the severe cold weather, the Department specially reminds the elderly to take care of their bodies, and calls on their relatives, friends and neighbors to pay more attention to and condone the physical conditions of the frail elderly, especially the elderly living alone. If necessary, you can call the SWD hotline for help at 2343 2255.
The Labour Department today reminded employers that due to the cold weather warning, employers should take appropriate precautionary measures, such as reminding employees who are required to work outdoors or in remote places to wear suitable cold clothing, and try to arrange for employees to alternate outdoors and indoor Work in sheltered places. Employees should pay attention to the weather report, wear suitable cold clothing and pay attention to their physical condition. If they have any discomforts, such as cold hands and feet and general tremors, they should notify their supervisor and doctor as soon as possible.
Hong Kong Observatory Cold Weather Warning
