Hong Kong already surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?
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Hong Kong has already recorded 23% more rainfall than its typical July total within the first 20 days of the month, according to Observatory data reviewed by the South China Morning Post. A meteorologist warned that global warming will lead to more extreme downpours. The Observatory forecast additional rainstorms over the weekend as a tropical cyclone approaches the city.
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Rainfall in July 2023 surpassed typical levels by 23%.
Hong Kong's rainfall in the first 20 days of July has surpassed the typical July total by 23%.
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Key findings
The Hong Kong Observatory said the city would be hit by rainstorms again over the weekend.
South China Morning Post- Rainfall in July 2023 surpassed typical levels by 23%.
- Meteorologist attributes increasing extreme downpours to global warming.
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Loaded language removedHong Kong’s rainfall so far this month has already surpassed typical levels for July by 23 per cent, a review of Observatory data shows, with a meteorologist warning the city will experience more extreme downpours due to global warming.
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The Hong Kong Observatory said the city would be hit by rainstorms again over the weekend.
South China Morning PostA meteorologist warned that Hong Kong will experience more extreme downpours due to global warming.
PredictionA tropical cyclone is nearing Hong Kong.
South China Morning PostHong Kong's rainfall in the first 20 days of July has surpassed the typical July total by 23%.
South China Morning Post