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Written by: Yang Qian
2021-01-09 07:13
Last update date: 2021-01-09 07:17
The winter monsoon is bringing severe cold weather to Guangdong.
The temperature dropped to around 7 degrees in many parts of Hong Kong this morning.
The weather today is very cold and very dry.
There is sunshine for a short time, and the highest temperature is about 12 degrees.
The frost warning is now in effect.
The cold weather warning is now in effect and citizens should be careful to keep warm.
The fire hazard warning is red, indicating that the fire hazard is extremely high.
The pre-dawn scene of Tai Mo Shan in cold weather.
(Photo by Zhang Jiahao)
Special traffic news
Due to strong winds, the following special traffic and transportation arrangements have been implemented on the Hong Kong Link of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: The maximum speed limit on the Hong Kong Link of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has been reduced from 100 kilometers per hour to 50 kilometers per hour.
In order to cope with the new rail connection project for the cross-harbour section of the East Rail Line, starting from the first train on January 10 (Sunday), the East Rail Line's train service between Hung Hom and Mong Kok East Station will be suspended until the end of the day.
Affected passengers, please consider using other MTR lines or other means of transportation.
The scene of Admiralty before dawn.
(Photo by Huang Weimin)
At 7 am, the Observatory recorded a temperature of 8.1 degrees and a relative humidity of 41%.
Blowing gently to a fresh northerly wind, strong winds occasionally blow offshore and highlands at first.
Looking forward to the continued cold and dryness from tomorrow to the middle of next week.
It will be mostly fine next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cold weather warning is now in effect
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health reminds the public that cold weather can easily cause or exacerbate diseases. The elderly, patients with heart or respiratory diseases and other chronic diseases should be especially careful.
The Labour Department reminds employers to take appropriate precautions and try to arrange for employees to alternate between working outdoors and indoors or in sheltered places.
Employees should pay attention to the weather report, wear suitable warm clothing and pay attention to their physical condition. If they feel unwell, such as cold hands and feet and body tremors, they should notify their supervisor and see a doctor as soon as possible.
The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong has notified the SWD to cancel the Hong Kong flag-selling fundraising event originally scheduled to be held in public places today (January 9).
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